Wichita, Kansas vs. Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is 4.0% cheaper than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $47,978 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hattiesburg, Mississippi is cheaper than Wichita, Kansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
48% cheaper in Hattiesburg
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Hattiesburg, MS
Compared to Wichita, Hattiesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower