Columbia, Tennessee vs. Tupelo, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tupelo, Mississippi is 23.8% cheaper than Columbia, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $57,187 in Tupelo, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tupelo, Mississippi is cheaper than Columbia, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Tupelo
than in Columbia, Tennessee
Columbia, TN vs. Tupelo, MS
Compared to Columbia, Tupelo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower