Huntsville, Alabama vs. Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is 13.7% cheaper than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $43,164 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hattiesburg, Mississippi is cheaper than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Hattiesburg
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Hattiesburg, MS
Compared to Huntsville, Hattiesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower