HEAD TO HEAD
Johnstown vs Meridian
Johnstown leads Meridian on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Johnstown, PA
wins 3 of 5 factors
Meridian, MS
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Johnstown | Meridian |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 100 ◆ | 99 |
| Affordable to rent | 99 ◆ | 82 |
| Climate comfort | 29 | 88 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 30 | 59 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 22 ◆ | 4 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Johnstown | Meridian |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $107K | $125K |
| Typical rent | $873/mo | $1,355/mo |
| Average temperature | 7.3°C | 17.9°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.56 kWh/m²/day | 4.58 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #322 | #397 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.