Montgomery, Alabama vs. Meridian, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Mississippi is 7.2% cheaper than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $59,364 in Meridian, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Mississippi is cheaper than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Meridian
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Meridian, MS
Compared to Montgomery, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher