Columbia, South Carolina vs. Petal, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petal, Mississippi is 4.1% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,219 in Petal, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petal, Mississippi is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Petal
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Petal, MS
Compared to Columbia, Petal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower