Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Bay St. Louis, Mississippi


The cost of living in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is 81.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $9,439 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Bay St. Louis
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Bay St. Louis, MS
Compared to Palo Alto, Bay St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.1% 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
  22.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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