Sonoma, California vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 30.2% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $69,788 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Meridian
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Sonoma, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower