Chico, California vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 3.5% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $103,493 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Meridian
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Chico, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower