Rancho San Diego, California vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 20.9% cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $59,329 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Meridian
than in Rancho San Diego, California
Rancho San Diego, CA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Rancho San Diego, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower