Cost of Living Calculator - Athens, Alabama vs Ocean Springs, Mississippi


The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 2.2% more expensive than Athens, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $51,102 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is more expensive than Athens, Alabama
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
29% more expensive in Ocean Springs
than in Athens, Alabama
Athens, AL vs Ocean Springs, MS
Compared to Athens, Ocean Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher

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