Cost of Living Calculator - Paradise Valley, Arizona vs Meridian, Idaho


The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 64.0% cheaper than Paradise Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $17,993 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than Paradise Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Meridian
than in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Paradise Valley, AZ vs Meridian, ID
Compared to Paradise Valley, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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