University Place, Washington vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 9.4% cheaper than University Place, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,947 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in University Place, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than University Place, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Meridian
than in University Place, Washington
University Place, WA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to University Place, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower