Elk Grove, California vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 13.4% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $43,311 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Meridian
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Elk Grove, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower