Petaluma, California vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 45.6% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $27,191 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Ocean Springs
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Ocean Springs, MS
Compared to Petaluma, Ocean Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher