Pleasant Hill, California vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 33.7% cheaper than Pleasant Hill, California.

You would need a salary of $318,121 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasant Hill, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than Pleasant Hill, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Meridian
than in Pleasant Hill, California
Pleasant Hill, CA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Pleasant Hill, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% lower
      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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower