St. Charles, Illinois vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 14.6% cheaper than St. Charles, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,684 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Charles, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is cheaper than St. Charles, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Ocean Springs
than in St. Charles, Illinois
St. Charles, IL vs. Ocean Springs, MS
Compared to St. Charles, Ocean Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher