Spencer, Massachusetts vs. Meridian, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Mississippi is 33.0% cheaper than Spencer, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,556 in Meridian, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Spencer, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Mississippi is cheaper than Spencer, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Meridian
than in Spencer, Massachusetts
Spencer, MA vs. Meridian, MS
Compared to Spencer, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower