Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs. St. Pauls, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Pauls, North Carolina is 18.6% cheaper than Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $40,692 in St. Pauls, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Pauls, North Carolina is cheaper than Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in St. Pauls
than in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Ocean Springs, MS vs. St. Pauls, NC
Compared to Ocean Springs, St. Pauls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower