Cost of Living Calculator - Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 24.6% more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $130,864 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Charleston
than in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Ocean Springs, MS vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Ocean Springs, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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