What is a pro or con of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippicompared to Alpena, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 64% more expensive in Ocean Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Ocean Springs, Mississippi copmared to Alpena, Michigan?

A salary of $68,000 in Alpena, Michigan should increase to $84,022 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALPENA vs. OCEAN SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Alpena, Michigan vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 23.6% more expensive than Alpena, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $84,022 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpena, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is more expensive than Alpena, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Ocean Springs
than in Alpena, Michigan

Alpena, MI vs. Ocean Springs, MS

Compared to Alpena, Ocean Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

83.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

26.9% higher

Health

12.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Alpena, Michigan vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

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Alpena, MI vs. Ocean Springs, MS

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