Cost of Living Calculator - Petal, Mississippi vs Rainbow City, Alabama


The cost of living in Rainbow City, Alabama is 6.2% more expensive than Petal, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $56,165 in Rainbow City, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Petal, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rainbow City, Alabama is more expensive than Petal, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Rainbow City
than in Petal, Mississippi
Petal, MS vs Rainbow City, AL
Compared to Petal, Rainbow City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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