La Quinta, California vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 13.1% cheaper than La Quinta, California.

You would need a salary of $43,438 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in La Quinta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than La Quinta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Meridian
than in La Quinta, California
La Quinta, CA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to La Quinta, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower