Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is 6.6% cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $46,686 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
13% cheaper in Bay St. Louis
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Bay St. Louis, MS
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Bay St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower