Cost of Living Calculator - Petal, Mississippi vs Meridian, Mississippi


The cost of living in Meridian, Mississippi is 11.5% cheaper than Petal, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $66,397 in Meridian, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Petal, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Mississippi is cheaper than Petal, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Meridian
than in Petal, Mississippi
Petal, MS vs Meridian, MS
Compared to Petal, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% lower
      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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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