Meridian, Mississippi vs. Hickory, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, Mississippi is 6.8% more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $53,417 in Hickory, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, Mississippi is more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Hickory
than in Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian, MS vs. Hickory, MS
Compared to Meridian, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower