Meridian, Idaho vs. Mountain House, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain House, California is 40.3% more expensive than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $70,127 in Mountain House, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain House, California is more expensive than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Mountain House
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Mountain House, CA
Compared to Meridian, Mountain House is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  76.3% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher