Highland, Illinois vs. Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is 5.9% cheaper than Highland, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,062 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is cheaper than Highland, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
55% cheaper in Bay St. Louis
than in Highland, Illinois
Highland, IL vs. Bay St. Louis, MS
Compared to Highland, Bay St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower