Meridian, Mississippi vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 52.6% more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $114,435 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
238% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian, MS vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Meridian, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  84.0% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher