Florence, Alabama vs. Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is 2.9% more expensive than Florence, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $77,173 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is more expensive than Florence, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Bay St. Louis
than in Florence, Alabama
Florence, AL vs. Bay St. Louis, MS
Compared to Florence, Bay St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower