Meridian, Idaho vs. Eureka, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eureka, California is 12.9% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $69,671 in Eureka, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eureka, California is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Eureka
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Eureka, CA
Compared to Meridian, Eureka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher