Meridian, Idaho vs. Orinda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orinda, California is 200.7% more expensive than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $150,338 in Orinda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orinda, California is more expensive than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
305% more expensive in Orinda
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Orinda, CA
Compared to Meridian, Orinda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  200.7% 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
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  396.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  43.1% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher