Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 4.1% cheaper than Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $268,558 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Columbia
than in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Ocean Springs, MS vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Ocean Springs, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower