Meridian, Idaho vs. Fremont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fremont, California is 87.1% more expensive than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $93,544 in Fremont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fremont, California is more expensive than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Fremont
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Fremont, CA
Compared to Meridian, Fremont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.1% 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
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher