Watkinsville, Georgia vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 17.1% more expensive than Watkinsville, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $146,369 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Watkinsville, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Watkinsville, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Meridian
than in Watkinsville, Georgia
Watkinsville, GA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Watkinsville, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower