Bessemer, Alabama vs. Meridian, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Mississippi is 4.9% cheaper than Bessemer, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $47,546 in Meridian, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Bessemer, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Mississippi is cheaper than Bessemer, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Meridian
than in Bessemer, Alabama
Bessemer, AL vs. Meridian, MS
Compared to Bessemer, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower