| | Meridian, MS | Petal, MS | United States |
| Overall | 73.1 | 77.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.0 | 95.6 | 100 |
| Health | 106.8 | 103.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 31.8 | 53.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $107,700 | $188,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,260.0% | 10,010.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 66.7 | 85.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 76.0 | 77.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Meridian 
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Meridian has so much to offer for a great stay, it’s affordable for visiting and for those who want to move to a family friendly town. More
I lived in Meridian at one time. It's one of many places I've lived across the country so I feel I have a lot of places to compare to it.
If you check the crime stats , More
Meridian has, essentially 3 parts. In one section, the residents are financially secure and these neighborhoods are fairly insulated from the criminal and related More
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I am a Petal native 4th generation with a child (5th generation) in the Petal School District. I love it here, but I must say that a lot of the information provided on More
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