Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Mississippi vs Montgomery, Alabama


The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 7.8% more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $53,905 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Montgomery
than in Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian, MS vs Montgomery, AL
Compared to Meridian, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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