What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Meridian, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 498% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Meridian, Mississippi?

A salary of $30,000 in Meridian, Mississippi should increase to $63,013 in Washington, District of Columbia (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. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Meridian, Mississippi vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 110.0% more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $63,013 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
498% more expensive in Washington
than in Meridian, Mississippi

Meridian, MS vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Meridian, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

110.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

491.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.3% higher

Commute

102.8% higher

Health

10.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Meridian, Mississippi vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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