Cost of Living Calculator - Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs Salem, Kentucky


The cost of living in Salem, Kentucky is 2.7% cheaper than Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $73,017 in Salem, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Kentucky is cheaper than Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Salem
than in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS vs Salem, KY
Compared to Hattiesburg, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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