Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Idaho vs Lancaster, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 23.0% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $57,789 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs Lancaster, PA
Compared to Meridian, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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