Oxford, Mississippi vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 6.5% more expensive than Oxford, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $53,265 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Oxford, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is more expensive than Oxford, Mississippi
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% more expensive in Ocean Springs
than in Oxford, Mississippi
Oxford, MS vs. Ocean Springs, MS
Compared to Oxford, Ocean Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher