Jackson, Mississippi vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 7.7% more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $53,851 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Ocean Springs
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs. Ocean Springs, MS
Compared to Jackson, Ocean Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher