Columbus, Ohio vs. Mississippi State, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mississippi State, Mississippi is 9.3% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $54,630 in Mississippi State, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mississippi State, Mississippi is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Mississippi State
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Mississippi State, MS
Compared to Columbus, Mississippi State is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher