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Ocean Springs, MS vs Columbus, MS

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Is it cheaper to live in Columbus or is it cheaper to live in Ocean Springs?
- Columbus is 9.7% less expensive than Ocean Springs.

Which city has more affordable housing, Columbus or Ocean Springs?
- Columbus housing costs are 37.7% less expensive than Ocean Springs housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Ocean Springs or is Health Care more affordable in Columbus.
- Health related expenses are 2.4% more in Columbus.
 Ocean Springs, MSColumbus, MSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock75.4100
 Food & Groceries95.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.4100
 Housing66.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$142,500$338,100
 Utilities95  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock69.6100
 Miscellaneous83.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Ocean Springs    16 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Ocean springs for 25 years now. I am a Yank by birth (Michigan), but a Mississippian by choice. I was a career military person and I was pretty upset  More

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Over 4 years ago

Any one buying a house in ocean springs should hire a licensed home inspector to make sure the house meets the current code. In parktown where I live they are making  More

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Run for the hills, Home owners insurance continues to rise and then you can't sell your house. The school superintendent retires with a fat retirement package and  More

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Reviews for Columbus    8 Reviews

Born and rased in Columbus, MS and I love MY City!!! Shopping is not as good as larger cities but you can find some Great shopping places for good prices. Dinning... We  More

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Over 14 years ago

I've lived in Columbus for a little while, having moved from a larger metro. If not for the lack of quality entertainment, the low general quality of people, the  More

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Over 16 years ago

I had the misfortunate of being born in Columbus,MS. I hated it my whole life and couldn't wait to get out of it. I left as soon as I was old enough to get married. I  More

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