Meridian, Idaho vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 14.3% more expensive than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $165,679 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Meridian, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher