Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 15.3% more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $92,259 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Ocean Springs, MS vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Ocean Springs, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  46.9% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower