Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is 2.4% cheaper than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $48,815 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hattiesburg, Mississippi is cheaper than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
15% cheaper in Hattiesburg
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Hattiesburg, MS
Compared to Owensboro, Hattiesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower