Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 30.4% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $48,234 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Meridian
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Sioux Falls, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower