Ithaca, New York vs. Meridian, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Mississippi is 27.1% cheaper than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $54,649 in Meridian, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Mississippi is cheaper than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Meridian
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Meridian, MS
Compared to Ithaca, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower