Meridian, Mississippi vs. Bowling Green, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Virginia is 28.3% more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $55,431 in Bowling Green, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Virginia is more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian, MS vs. Bowling Green, VA
Compared to Meridian, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  52.3% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher