San Francisco, California vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 51.4% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $24,283 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Meridian
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to San Francisco, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% 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
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower