Zip 39301 (Meridian, MS) Cost of Living


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Meridian cost of living score
73.1
Less expensive
26.9% lower
than the US average
7.1% lower
than the Mississippi average
Meridian (zip 39301), Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.9% lower than the U.S. average and 7.1% higher than the average for Mississippi.

Zip 39301 (Meridian, MS)

Housing costs in Meridian?
A typical home costs $84,700, which is 74.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.5% less expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Meridian costs $730 per month, which is 18.0% cheaper than the national average of $890 and 9.6% cheaper than the state average of $800.

Can I afford Meridian?
To live comfortably in Meridian (zip 39301), Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $16,200 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Meridian?
The cost of living in 39301 Meridian, MS is relatively low compared to other areas. According to Best Places, the median home value for this zip code is just over $85,000 which is much lower than the national average. Furthermore, the cost of groceries and health care are around 12% and 6% lower than the national averages respectively. This makes it a great place for those on a budget as living expenses are significantly lower. Additionally, prices for entertainment and dining out tend to be more affordable as well.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMeridianMississippiUnited States
  73.178.7100.0
  95.394.9100
  106.8101.9100.0
  26.148.6100.0
  $84,700$155,300$338,100
  102.6%97.1%100.0%
  72.683.4100.0
  75.863.1100.0

   100=National Average

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