Aberdeen, Mississippi vs. Petal, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petal, Mississippi is 15.1% more expensive than Aberdeen, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $57,528 in Petal, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Aberdeen, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petal, Mississippi is more expensive than Aberdeen, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Petal
than in Aberdeen, Mississippi
Aberdeen, MS vs. Petal, MS
Compared to Aberdeen, Petal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% higher
      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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower