What is a pro or con of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippicompared to Picayune, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 43% more expensive in Ocean Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Ocean Springs, Mississippi copmared to Picayune, Mississippi?

A salary of $50,000 in Picayune, Mississippi should increase to $56,839 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PICAYUNE vs. OCEAN SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Picayune, Mississippi vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 13.7% more expensive than Picayune, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $56,839 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Picayune, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is more expensive than Picayune, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Ocean Springs
than in Picayune, Mississippi

Picayune, MS vs. Ocean Springs, MS

Compared to Picayune, Ocean Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

18.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.4% lower

Commute

9.5% higher

Health

0.5% lower

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Personal

14.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Picayune, Mississippi vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

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