Cost of Living Calculator - Alamo, California vs Meridian, Idaho


The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 65.0% cheaper than Alamo, California.

You would need a salary of $26,271 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than Alamo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Meridian
than in Alamo, California
Alamo, CA vs Meridian, ID
Compared to Alamo, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.0% 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
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower

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