Foley, Alabama vs. Petal, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petal, Mississippi is 6.4% cheaper than Foley, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $46,821 in Petal, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Foley, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petal, Mississippi is cheaper than Foley, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Petal
than in Foley, Alabama
Foley, AL vs. Petal, MS
Compared to Foley, Petal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower