Balch Springs, Texas vs. Petal, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petal, Mississippi is 14.9% cheaper than Balch Springs, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,542 in Petal, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Balch Springs, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petal, Mississippi is cheaper than Balch Springs, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Petal
than in Balch Springs, Texas
Balch Springs, TX vs. Petal, MS
Compared to Balch Springs, Petal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower