Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs. West Gardiner, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $53,859 in West Gardiner, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Gardiner, Maine is more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in West Gardiner
than in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Ocean_Springs, MS vs. West_Gardiner, ME
Compared to Ocean_Springs, West_Gardiner is:
  Homeowner
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  7.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower