Meridian, Mississippi vs. Garland, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garland, Texas is 39.1% more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $139,052 in Garland, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garland, Texas is more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Garland
than in Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian, MS vs. Garland, TX
Compared to Meridian, Garland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  78.4% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher