Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 2.4% cheaper than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,782 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is cheaper than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Ocean Springs
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Ocean Springs, MS
Compared to Morgantown, Ocean Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher