Cities Similar to Meridian, ID
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Meridian, ID
1. West Jordan, UT
114,908 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$538K
Rent estimate
$1,570/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Fairfield, CA
120,768 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$528K
Rent estimate
$1,710/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Arvada, CO
121,414 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$570K
Rent estimate
$1,640/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Fort Collins, CO
170,376 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$542K
Rent estimate
$1,455/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Lakewood, CO
155,961 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$585K
Rent estimate
$1,635/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Vallejo, CA
122,807 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$513K
Rent estimate
$1,815/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Westminster, CO
114,875 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$495K
Rent estimate
$1,830/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Longmont, CO
98,630 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$570K
Rent estimate
$1,680/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. West Valley City, UT
134,470 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$447K
Rent estimate
$1,385/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Sparks, NV
110,323 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$457K
Rent estimate
$1,740/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Meridian
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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