West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 33.3% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $117,300 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Meridian
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to West Des Moines, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher