Meridian, Mississippi vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 26.5% more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $151,799 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Huntsville
than in Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian, MS vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Meridian, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher