Petal, Mississippi vs. Helen, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helen, Georgia is 5.6% more expensive than Petal, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $52,778 in Helen, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Petal, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helen, Georgia is more expensive than Petal, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Helen
than in Petal, Mississippi
Petal, MS vs. Helen, GA
Compared to Petal, Helen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher