Meridian, Idaho vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 105.9% more expensive than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $452,996 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Meridian, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.9% 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
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  326.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  75.0% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% higher