Cost of Living Calculator - Petal, Mississippi vs West Hattiesburg, Mississippi


The cost of living in West Hattiesburg, Mississippi is 6.0% more expensive than Petal, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $79,546 in West Hattiesburg, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Petal, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Hattiesburg, Mississippi is more expensive than Petal, Mississippi
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
10% more expensive in West Hattiesburg
than in Petal, Mississippi
Petal, MS vs West Hattiesburg, MS
Compared to Petal, West Hattiesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher

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