Fort Hood, Texas vs. Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is 9.8% more expensive than Fort Hood, Texas.

You would need a salary of $18,449 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Hood, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hattiesburg, Mississippi is more expensive than Fort Hood, Texas
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
38% more expensive in Hattiesburg
than in Fort Hood, Texas
Fort Hood, TX vs. Hattiesburg, MS
Compared to Fort Hood, Hattiesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower