Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 1.7% cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $49,163 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Ocean Springs
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Ocean Springs, MS
Compared to Knoxville, Ocean Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher