Petal, Mississippi vs. Pensacola, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pensacola, Florida is 7.7% more expensive than Petal, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $53,827 in Pensacola, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Petal, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pensacola, Florida is more expensive than Petal, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Pensacola
than in Petal, Mississippi
Petal, MS vs. Pensacola, FL
Compared to Petal, Pensacola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher