Austin, Texas vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 31.9% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $23,829 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Ocean Springs
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Ocean Springs, MS
Compared to Austin, Ocean Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher