La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Meridian, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, California is 27.0% more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $63,507 in Meridian, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, California is more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Meridian
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Meridian, CA
Compared to La Crosse, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  42.0% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher