Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 21.9% more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $86,554 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Chicago
than in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Ocean Springs, MS vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Ocean Springs, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  53.5% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher