Charleston, South Carolina vs. Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is 25.6% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,365 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Bay St. Louis
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Bay St. Louis, MS
Compared to Charleston, Bay St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower