Rainbow City, Alabama vs. Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is 9.0% cheaper than Rainbow City, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $68,285 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Rainbow City, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hattiesburg, Mississippi is cheaper than Rainbow City, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Hattiesburg
than in Rainbow City, Alabama
Rainbow City, AL vs. Hattiesburg, MS
Compared to Rainbow City, Hattiesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower