Tampa, Florida vs. Meridian, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Mississippi is 30.9% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $44,942 in Meridian, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Mississippi is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Meridian
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Meridian, MS
Compared to Tampa, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower