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


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 65.8% more expensive than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $165,823 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Meridian, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.8% 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
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher

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