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Meridian, ID vs Lynwood, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Lynwood or is it cheaper to live in Meridian?
- Lynwood is 35.2% more expensive than Meridian.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lynwood or Meridian?
- Lynwood housing costs are 6.0% more expensive than Meridian housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Meridian or is Health Care more affordable in Lynwood.
- Health related expenses are 10.1% less in Lynwood.
 Meridian, IDLynwood, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock161.7100
 Food & Groceries94.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock90.2100
 Housing173.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$602,300$338,100
 Utilities90  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock162.7100
 Miscellaneous94.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Meridian    18 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

New to the area and so far we think it's a great place to live compared to Denver, where we moved from. Quality of life is so much better here! A lot less traffic than  More

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I have been here since 2013 and have watched child after child be diagnosed with Cancer. Many of the children have been diagnosed with "rare" Cancers. It has been  More

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Over 7 years ago

It has changed a lot over the years... Crime rates are still low and people are overall still nice HOWEVER way too many people are moving to my wonderful town! All the  More

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Reviews for Lynwood    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I have lived in this city all my life. Location to areas of recreation, shopping, LAX is outstanding. Cost of living here is low, for those that have children, this is  More

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Over 18 years ago

Well i think that Lynwood,Ca is very nice it has its ups and downs. The weather is just right, it's never too hot or too cold, it's perfect for me.I really enjoy  More

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