| | Meridian, MS | Prattville, AL | United States |
| Overall | 73.1 | 91.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.0 | 95.8 | 100 |
| Health | 106.8 | 121.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 31.8 | 75.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $107,700 | $226,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,260.0% | 10,400.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 66.7 | 84.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 76.0 | 83.8 | 100 |
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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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Reviews for Prattville 3 Reviews
This city is a much better bet than Montgomery, but there is definitely not much to do. Most of the restaurants are chains, and there the bars are usually empty. A great More
This area is extremely humid, near unbearable, in the summer More
Have lived in PVille for 10 years and love it. A great place to raise More
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