Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs Ocean Springs, Mississippi


The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 9.0% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $32,710 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Ocean Springs
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Ocean Springs, MS
Compared to Ruston, Ocean Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher

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