Columbus, Mississippi vs. Harlingen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harlingen, Texas is 4.7% cheaper than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $76,226 in Harlingen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harlingen, Texas is cheaper than Columbus, Mississippi
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
24% cheaper in Harlingen
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs. Harlingen, TX
Compared to Columbus, Harlingen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower