Meridian, Idaho vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 35.4% more expensive than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $67,679 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in San Diego
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Meridian, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher