Portland, Oregon vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 33.5% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $49,906 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Ocean Springs
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Ocean Springs, MS
Compared to Portland, Ocean Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower