Forest, Mississippi vs. Petal, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petal, Mississippi is 15.5% more expensive than Forest, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $57,775 in Petal, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petal, Mississippi is more expensive than Forest, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Petal
than in Forest, Mississippi
Forest, MS vs. Petal, MS
Compared to Forest, Petal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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