Helena, Alabama vs. Brandon, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brandon, Mississippi is 10.5% cheaper than Helena, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $44,726 in Brandon, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brandon, Mississippi is cheaper than Helena, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Brandon
than in Helena, Alabama
Helena, AL vs. Brandon, MS
Compared to Helena, Brandon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower