Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is 25.4% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $74,571 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hattiesburg, Mississippi is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Hattiesburg
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Hattiesburg, MS
Compared to Philadelphia, Hattiesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  45.8% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower