Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, Mississippi vs Meridian, Mississippi


The cost of living in Meridian, Mississippi is 1.3% more expensive than Charleston, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $50,636 in Meridian, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Mississippi is more expensive than Charleston, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Meridian
than in Charleston, Mississippi
Charleston, MS vs Meridian, MS
Compared to Charleston, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% higher
      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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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