What is a pro or con of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgiacompared to Meridian, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 160% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County.

What salary do I need to live in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia copmared to Meridian, Mississippi?

A salary of $50,000 in Meridian, Mississippi should increase to $61,437 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia (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.

MERIDIAN vs. ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY
Cost of Living Comparison

Meridian, Mississippi vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 22.9% more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $61,437 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County
than in Meridian, Mississippi

Meridian, MS vs. Athens Clarke County, GA

Compared to Meridian, Athens Clarke County is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

91.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.1% lower

Commute

19.9% higher

Health

10.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Meridian, Mississippi vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Meridian, MS vs. Athens Clarke County, GA

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