What is a pro or con of living in Mississippi State, Mississippicompared to Birmingham, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 131% more expensive in Mississippi State.

What salary do I need to live in Mississippi State, Mississippi copmared to Birmingham, Alabama?

A salary of $50,000 in Birmingham, Alabama should increase to $62,351 in Mississippi State, 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.

BIRMINGHAM vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE
Cost of Living Comparison

Birmingham, Alabama vs. Mississippi State, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mississippi State, Mississippi is 24.7% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $62,351 in Mississippi State, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mississippi State, Mississippi is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Mississippi State
than in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, AL vs. Mississippi State, MS

Compared to Birmingham, Mississippi State is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

361.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% lower

Commute

22.2% lower

Health

15.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Birmingham, Alabama vs. Mississippi State, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

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Birmingham, AL vs. Mississippi State, MS

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