Selma, Alabama vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 22.9% more expensive than Selma, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $61,437 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Selma, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is more expensive than Selma, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Ocean Springs
than in Selma, Alabama
Selma, AL vs. Ocean Springs, MS
Compared to Selma, Ocean Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher

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