| | Fort Payne, AL | Meridian, MS | United States |
| Overall | 74.8 | 73.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.8 | 97.0 | 100 |
| Health | 118.1 | 106.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 39.5 | 31.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $170,100 | $107,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,140.0% | 10,260.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 68.2 | 66.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 62.2 | 76.0 | 100 |
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Reviews for Fort Payne 
2 Reviews
Slow paced, pretty topography, close to More
great place to live. people are friendly once they get to know you. very tight knit community. low crime, great weather. no employment. awesome beauty! relocated from More
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Reviews for Meridian 
4 Reviews
Meridian has so much to offer for a great stay, it’s affordable for visiting and for those who want to move to a family friendly town. More
I lived in Meridian at one time. It's one of many places I've lived across the country so I feel I have a lot of places to compare to it.
If you check the crime stats , More
Meridian has, essentially 3 parts. In one section, the residents are financially secure and these neighborhoods are fairly insulated from the criminal and related More
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