What is a pro or con of living in Picayune, Mississippicompared to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 25% cheaper in Picayune.

What salary do I need to live in Picayune, Mississippi copmared to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi?

A salary of $50,000 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi could decrease to $47,430 in Picayune, Mississippi (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BAY ST. LOUIS vs. PICAYUNE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bay St. Louis, Mississippi vs. Picayune, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Picayune, Mississippi is 5.1% cheaper than Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $47,430 in Picayune, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Picayune, Mississippi is cheaper than Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Picayune
than in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Bay St. Louis, MS vs. Picayune, MS

Compared to Bay St. Louis, Picayune is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

2.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.5% higher

Commute

9.7% lower

Health

3.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Bay St. Louis, Mississippi vs. Picayune, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bay St. Louis, MS vs. Picayune, MS

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