Payette, Idaho vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 43.3% more expensive than Payette, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $143,289 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Payette, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Payette, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Meridian
than in Payette, Idaho
Payette, ID vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Payette, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% higher
      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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher