What is a pro or con of living in Hattiesburg, Mississippicompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 71% cheaper in Hattiesburg.

What salary do I need to live in Hattiesburg, Mississippi copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $80,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $41,594 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. HATTIESBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is 48.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $41,594 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hattiesburg, Mississippi is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Hattiesburg
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Hattiesburg, MS

Compared to Washington, Hattiesburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

48.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

17.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

73.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.4% lower

Commute

43.2% lower

Health

8.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Hattiesburg, MS

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