Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Idaho vs Lake Jackson, Texas


The cost of living in Lake Jackson, Texas is 27.8% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $54,114 in Lake Jackson, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Jackson, Texas is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Lake Jackson
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs Lake Jackson, TX
Compared to Meridian, Lake Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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