Garden Grove, California vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 23.1% cheaper than Garden Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $38,474 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than Garden Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Meridian
than in Garden Grove, California
Garden Grove, CA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Garden Grove, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower