Shreveport, Louisiana vs. Meridian, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Mississippi is 6.4% cheaper than Shreveport, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $46,802 in Meridian, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Mississippi is cheaper than Shreveport, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Meridian
than in Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA vs. Meridian, MS
Compared to Shreveport, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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