Fairfield, California vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 12.5% cheaper than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $43,759 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Meridian
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Fairfield, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower