Columbus, Mississippi vs. Mary Esther, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mary Esther, Florida is 30.6% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $65,296 in Mary Esther, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mary Esther, Florida is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Mary Esther
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs. Mary Esther, FL
Compared to Columbus, Mary Esther is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% higher
      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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher