Columbia, Mississippi vs. Bogalusa, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bogalusa, Louisiana is 1.6% cheaper than Columbia, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $49,202 in Bogalusa, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bogalusa, Louisiana is cheaper than Columbia, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Bogalusa
than in Columbia, Mississippi
Columbia, MS vs. Bogalusa, LA
Compared to Columbia, Bogalusa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower