Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Payne, Alabama vs Meridian, Mississippi


The cost of living in Meridian, Mississippi is 3.6% cheaper than Fort Payne, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $48,185 in Meridian, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Payne, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Mississippi is cheaper than Fort Payne, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Meridian
than in Fort Payne, Alabama
Fort Payne, AL vs Meridian, MS
Compared to Fort Payne, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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