State College, Pennsylvania vs. Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is 22.0% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $38,994 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hattiesburg, Mississippi is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Hattiesburg
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Hattiesburg, MS
Compared to State College, Hattiesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower

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