2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Tyler, TX vs Ocean Springs, MS

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Is it cheaper to live in Ocean Springs or is it cheaper to live in Tyler?
- Ocean Springs is 2.0% less expensive than Tyler.

Which city has more affordable housing, Ocean Springs or Tyler?
- Ocean Springs housing costs are 2.9% more expensive than Tyler housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Tyler or is Health Care more affordable in Ocean Springs.
- Health related expenses are 1.3% more in Ocean Springs.
 Tyler, TXOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock83.5100
 Food & Groceries92.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock102.0100
 Housing64.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$234,500$338,100
 Utilities93  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock90.2100
 Miscellaneous103.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Tyler    29 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Upon reading numerous reviews on living in Tyler TX, after I and my family moved here!!!! I really wish I had read before leaving my home state to come here. Most of the  More

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My husband and I moved to a cabin in the woods just outside Tyler in 2007, so we've been here almost 15 years. Pros that other reviewers haven't mentioned: 1. very  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live if you have your crap together. Lots of professionals and families. Great parks, weather, restaurants, churches, and schools. If you like big  More

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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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