Dallas, Texas vs. Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is 19.1% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,446 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Bay St. Louis
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Bay St. Louis, MS
Compared to Dallas, Bay St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower