2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Meridian, MS vs Prattville, AL

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Is it cheaper to live in Prattville or is it cheaper to live in Meridian?
- Prattville is 24.9% more expensive than Meridian.

Which city has more affordable housing, Prattville or Meridian?
- Prattville housing costs are 137.4% more expensive than Meridian housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Meridian or is Health Care more affordable in Prattville.
- Health related expenses are 13.5% more in Prattville.
 Meridian, MSPrattville, ALUnited States
 Overall  Unlock91.3100
 Food & Groceries97.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock121.2100
 Housing31.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$226,600$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock84.7100
 Miscellaneous76.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Meridian    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

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

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Over 8 years ago

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

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Over 10 years ago

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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Reviews for Prattville    3 Reviews

This city is a much better bet than Montgomery, but there is definitely not much to do. Most of the restaurants are chains, and there the bars are usually empty. A great  More

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Over 12 years ago

This area is extremely humid, near unbearable, in the summer  More

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Have lived in PVille for 10 years and love it. A great place to raise  More

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