What is a pro or con of living in Birmingham, Alabamacompared to Meridian, Mississippi?

Transportation is 32% more expensive in Birmingham.

What salary do I need to live in Birmingham, Alabama copmared to Meridian, Mississippi?

A salary of $50,000 in Meridian, Mississippi should increase to $52,789 in Birmingham, Alabama (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MERIDIAN vs. BIRMINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Meridian, Mississippi vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 5.6% more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $52,789 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
32% more expensive in Birmingham
than in Meridian, Mississippi

Meridian, MS vs. Birmingham, AL

Compared to Meridian, Birmingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

30.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.6% lower

Commute

32.5% higher

Health

14.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.4% lower

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Meridian, Mississippi vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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Meridian, MS vs. Birmingham, AL

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