Modesto, California vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 3.1% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $51,567 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Meridian
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Modesto, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower