D'Iberville, MS vs Meridian, MS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Meridian is 25.9% cheaper than D'Iberville. With a cost index of 66 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Meridian to D'Iberville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in D'Iberville is $1,177/month compared to $865/month in Meridian — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Meridian is more affordable at $100,800 median vs $199,000.

Median household income in D'Iberville is $65,712 compared to $34,657 in Meridian (+89.6%). While D'Iberville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of D'Iberville spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, less than the 30% in Meridian.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (68.3°F vs 65.9°F). D'Iberville receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 57" in Meridian.