Bangor, Maine vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 4.9% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $141,589 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% more expensive in Ocean Springs
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Ocean Springs, MS
Compared to Bangor, Ocean Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher