Petal, Mississippi vs. Round Rock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Round Rock, Texas is 43.8% more expensive than Petal, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $53,216 in Round Rock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Petal, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Round Rock, Texas is more expensive than Petal, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Round Rock
than in Petal, Mississippi
Petal, MS vs. Round Rock, TX
Compared to Petal, Round Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher