Meridian, Idaho vs. Lawndale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawndale, California is 29.5% more expensive than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $64,768 in Lawndale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawndale, California is more expensive than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Lawndale
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Lawndale, CA
Compared to Meridian, Lawndale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  68.1% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher