Petal, MS Cost of Living


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Petal cost of living score
77.4
Less expensive
22.6% lower
than the US average
1.7% lower
than the Mississippi average
Petal, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.6% lower than the U.S. average and 1.7% higher than the average for Mississippi.

Petal, MS

Housing costs in Petal?
A typical home costs $188,000, which is 44.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.1% more expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Petal costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.1% more than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Petal?
To live comfortably in Petal, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $36,000 for a family, and $32,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Petal?
The cost of living in Petal, MS is moderate and affordable compared to many other cities in the United States. The overall cost of goods and services is lower than the national average, including housing expenses which are nearly 20% cheaper than the national average. Additionally, transportation costs are quite low due to the city's small size and convenient access to major highways nearby. Groceries, health care, utilities, and other essentials also remain relatively inexpensive in Petal, MS. Overall, residents can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle at a fraction of the cost found elsewhere in the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPetalMississippiUnited States
  77.478.7100.0
  95.694.9100
  103.4101.9100.0
  53.848.6100.0
  $188,000$155,300$338,100
  100.1%97.1%100.0%
  85.783.4100.0
  77.663.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 1 years ago

I am a Petal native 4th generation with a child (5th generation) in the Petal School District. I love it here, but I must say that a lot of the information provided on  More

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