Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Mississippi vs New Orleans, Louisiana


The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 41.7% more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $106,280 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian, MS vs New Orleans, LA
Compared to Meridian, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  98.7% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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