Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Mississippi vs Tampa, Florida


The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 44.6% more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $65,084 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
253% more expensive in Tampa
than in Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian, MS vs Tampa, FL
Compared to Meridian, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  68.1% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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