Ridgeland, South Carolina vs. Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is 7.8% cheaper than Ridgeland, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $92,212 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgeland, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is cheaper than Ridgeland, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Bay St. Louis
than in Ridgeland, South Carolina
Ridgeland, SC vs. Bay St. Louis, MS
Compared to Ridgeland, Bay St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher