Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Mississippi vs Forest, Mississippi


The cost of living in Forest, Mississippi is 5.5% cheaper than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $70,857 in Forest, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest, Mississippi is cheaper than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Forest
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs Forest, MS
Compared to Columbus, Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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