Chelsea, Alabama vs. Meridian, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Mississippi is 31.0% cheaper than Chelsea, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $34,504 in Meridian, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelsea, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Mississippi is cheaper than Chelsea, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Meridian
than in Chelsea, Alabama
Chelsea, AL vs. Meridian, MS
Compared to Chelsea, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower