Long Beach, California vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 25.5% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $238,341 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Meridian
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Long Beach, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower