Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 16.1% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $50,343 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Ocean Springs
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Ocean Springs, MS
Compared to Philadelphia, Ocean Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower