Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Gainesville, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Georgia is 19.0% more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $89,272 in Gainesville, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Georgia is more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Gainesville
than in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS vs. Gainesville, GA
Compared to Hattiesburg, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher