Meridian, Idaho vs. Middletown, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middletown, California is 12.8% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $43,586 in Middletown, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middletown, California is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Middletown
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Middletown, CA
Compared to Meridian, Middletown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher