Meridian, ID vs Post Falls, ID

Post Falls is moderately more affordable than Meridian, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Meridian scores 125 compared to 109 for Post Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Meridian can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Meridian is $1,714/month compared to $1,313/month in Post Falls — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Post Falls is more affordable at $425,100 median vs $485,000.

Median household income in Meridian is $98,686 compared to $73,313 in Post Falls (+34.6%). While Meridian is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Meridian spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Post Falls.