Meridian, Mississippi vs. Gadsden, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gadsden, Alabama is 1.0% more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $50,488 in Gadsden, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gadsden, Alabama is more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
19% more expensive in Gadsden
than in Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian, MS vs. Gadsden, AL
Compared to Meridian, Gadsden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower