Lawton, Oklahoma vs. Petal, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petal, Mississippi is 9.0% more expensive than Lawton, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $54,509 in Petal, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawton, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petal, Mississippi is more expensive than Lawton, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Petal
than in Lawton, Oklahoma
Lawton, OK vs. Petal, MS
Compared to Lawton, Petal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower