El Dorado, Arkansas vs. Meridian, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Mississippi is 4.5% more expensive than El Dorado, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $52,259 in Meridian, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Mississippi is more expensive than El Dorado, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Meridian
than in El Dorado, Arkansas
El Dorado, AR vs. Meridian, MS
Compared to El Dorado, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% higher
      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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher