Spearfish, South Dakota vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 23.6% more expensive than Spearfish, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $61,783 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Spearfish, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Meridian
than in Spearfish, South Dakota
Spearfish, SD vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Spearfish, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  31.6% higher
  Health
  30.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower