Mobile, Alabama vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 6.3% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $139,217 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Ocean Springs
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Ocean Springs, MS
Compared to Mobile, Ocean Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher