What is a pro or con of living in Dauphin Island, Alabamacompared to Ocean Springs, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 87% more expensive in Dauphin Island.

What salary do I need to live in Dauphin Island, Alabama copmared to Ocean Springs, Mississippi?

A salary of $50,000 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi should increase to $61,691 in Dauphin Island, Alabama (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OCEAN SPRINGS vs. DAUPHIN ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs. Dauphin Island, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dauphin Island, Alabama is 23.4% more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $61,691 in Dauphin Island, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Dauphin Island, Alabama is more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Dauphin Island
than in Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Ocean Springs, MS vs. Dauphin Island, AL

Compared to Ocean Springs, Dauphin Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

97.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.8% higher

Commute

2.9% higher

Health

14.4% higher

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Personal

8.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs. Dauphin Island, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ocean Springs, MS vs. Dauphin Island, AL

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