Carmichael, California vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 9.3% cheaper than Carmichael, California.

You would need a salary of $90,735 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmichael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than Carmichael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Meridian
than in Carmichael, California
Carmichael, CA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Carmichael, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower