Meridian, Idaho vs. Shasta Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shasta Lake, California is 14.9% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $42,532 in Shasta Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shasta Lake, California is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Shasta Lake
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Shasta Lake, CA
Compared to Meridian, Shasta Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher