What is a pro or con of living in Meridian, Mississippicompared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 60% cheaper in Meridian.

What salary do I need to live in Meridian, Mississippi copmared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

A salary of $50,000 in Chattanooga, Tennessee could decrease to $41,445 in Meridian, Mississippi (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHATTANOOGA vs. MERIDIAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Meridian, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Mississippi is 17.1% cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $41,445 in Meridian, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Meridian, Mississippi is cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Meridian
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN vs. Meridian, MS

Compared to Chattanooga, Meridian is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

37.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.0% higher

Commute

17.6% lower

Health

6.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Meridian, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chattanooga, TN vs. Meridian, MS

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