Harlingen, Texas vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 24.6% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,306 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Ocean Springs
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs. Ocean Springs, MS
Compared to Harlingen, Ocean Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  39.3% higher