Beaufort, North Carolina vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 7.3% cheaper than Beaufort, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,553 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is cheaper than Beaufort, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Ocean Springs
than in Beaufort, North Carolina
Beaufort, NC vs. Ocean Springs, MS
Compared to Beaufort, Ocean Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher