Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Mississippi vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 46.4% more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $73,222 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian, MS vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Meridian, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.4% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  112.7% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher

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