Lava Hot Springs, Idaho vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 26.1% more expensive than Lava Hot Springs, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $94,548 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Lava Hot Springs, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Meridian
than in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho
Lava Hot Springs, ID vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Lava Hot Springs, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher