Meridian, Idaho vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 13.1% more expensive than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $79,156 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murrieta, California is more expensive than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Murrieta
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Murrieta, CA
Compared to Meridian, Murrieta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher