Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 29.8% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $64,896 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Meridian
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Lancaster, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower