Meridian, Idaho vs. Downey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downey, California is 28.7% more expensive than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $64,346 in Downey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downey, California is more expensive than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Downey
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Downey, CA
Compared to Meridian, Downey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  75.3% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher