Stockton, California vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 2.5% more expensive than Stockton, California.

You would need a salary of $76,881 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Stockton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Meridian
than in Stockton, California
Stockton, CA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Stockton, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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)
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower