Columbia, Mississippi vs. New Albany, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Albany, Mississippi is 1.6% cheaper than Columbia, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $49,202 in New Albany, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Albany, Mississippi is cheaper than Columbia, Mississippi
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% cheaper in New Albany
than in Columbia, Mississippi
Columbia, MS vs. New Albany, MS
Compared to Columbia, New Albany 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher