Lathrop, California vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 14.2% cheaper than Lathrop, California.

You would need a salary of $128,711 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Lathrop, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than Lathrop, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Meridian
than in Lathrop, California
Lathrop, CA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Lathrop, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower