Columbus, Mississippi vs. Tupelo, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tupelo, Mississippi is 0.8% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $50,404 in Tupelo, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tupelo, Mississippi is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Tupelo
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs. Tupelo, MS
Compared to Columbus, Tupelo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower