Ocean Springs, MS Cost of Living


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Ocean Springs cost of living score
83.5
Less expensive
16.5% lower
than the US average
6.1% higher
than the Mississippi average
Ocean Springs, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.5% lower than the U.S. average and 6.1% lower than the average for Mississippi.

Ocean Springs, MS

Housing costs in Ocean Springs?
A typical home costs $234,500, which is 30.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.0% more expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ocean Springs costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.0% more than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Ocean Springs?
To live comfortably in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $45,000 for a family, and $35,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ocean Springs?
The cost of living in Ocean Springs, MS is quite affordable. According to the most recent data, the living wage for a single adult with no dependents in this city is approximately $23,250 per year. Housing costs are quite reasonable in this area and there are many good quality rental options available at an affordable price. Groceries and other essential items are also relatively inexpensive while a variety of restaurants offer plenty of dining options for all budgets. Overall, the overall cost of living in Ocean Springs, MS is quite low and makes it an attractive option for those looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOcean SpringsMississippiUnited States
  83.578.7100.0
  95.894.9100
  102.0101.9100.0
  66.548.6100.0
  $234,500$155,300$338,100
  95.2%97.1%100.0%
  90.283.4100.0
  83.563.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 2 years ago

I have lived in Ocean springs for 25 years now. I am a Yank by birth (Michigan), but a Mississippian by choice. I was a career military person and I was pretty upset  More

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Over 3 years ago

Any one buying a house in ocean springs should hire a licensed home inspector to make sure the house meets the current code. In parktown where I live they are making  More

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Run for the hills, Home owners insurance continues to rise and then you can't sell your house. The school superintendent retires with a fat retirement package and  More

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