Decatur, Georgia vs. Meridian, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Mississippi is 29.6% cheaper than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $35,216 in Meridian, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Mississippi is cheaper than Decatur, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Meridian
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Meridian, MS
Compared to Decatur, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower