New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is 19.6% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $24,124 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Bay St. Louis
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Bay St. Louis, MS
Compared to New Orleans, Bay St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower