Meridian, Mississippi vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 16.0% more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $58,020 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Rochester
than in Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian, MS vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Meridian, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  35.8% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher