What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Ocean Springs, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 1225% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Ocean Springs, Mississippi?

A salary of $50,000 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi should increase to $245,630 in Palo Alto, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OCEAN SPRINGS vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 391.3% more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $245,630 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1225% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Ocean Springs, MS vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Ocean Springs, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

391.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

29.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,756.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.6% lower

Commute

55.9% higher

Health

5.6% higher

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Personal

0.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs. Palo Alto, California

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