Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 1.6% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $73,827 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Ocean Springs
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Ocean Springs, MS
Compared to Grand Rapids, Ocean Springs 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher