Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Meridian, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Mississippi is 21.8% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $58,642 in Meridian, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Mississippi is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Meridian
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Meridian, MS
Compared to Baton Rouge, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher