Birmingham, Alabama vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 16.4% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $58,190 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Springs, 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 Ocean Springs
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Ocean Springs, MS
Compared to Birmingham, Ocean Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher