Mission Viejo, California vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 30.3% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $24,383 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Meridian
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Mission Viejo, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower