Cost of Living Calculator - Barstow, California vs Petal, Mississippi


The cost of living in Petal, Mississippi is 10.0% cheaper than Barstow, California.

You would need a salary of $45,000 in Petal, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Barstow, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petal, Mississippi is cheaper than Barstow, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Petal
than in Barstow, California
Barstow, CA vs Petal, MS
Compared to Barstow, Petal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% lower
      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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower

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