Meridian, Idaho vs. St. Helena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Helena, California is 103.4% more expensive than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $101,688 in St. Helena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Helena, California is more expensive than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in St. Helena
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. St. Helena, CA
Compared to Meridian, St. Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.4% 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
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  312.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher