Cost of Living Calculator - Stanford, California vs Meridian, Idaho


The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 73.2% cheaper than Stanford, California.

You would need a salary of $20,089 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than Stanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Meridian
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs Meridian, ID
Compared to Stanford, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.2% 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
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower

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