Russellville, Arkansas vs. Petal, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petal, Mississippi is 9.6% more expensive than Russellville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $82,207 in Petal, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Russellville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petal, Mississippi is more expensive than Russellville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Petal
than in Russellville, Arkansas
Russellville, AR vs. Petal, MS
Compared to Russellville, Petal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% higher
      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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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