Cost of living comparison
Hattiesburg is 3.5% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 15.9% less in Hattiesburg
- Groceries
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pay 2.0% more in Hattiesburg
- Transportation
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pay 0.5% less in Hattiesburg
- Housing
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pay 22.7% less in Hattiesburg
- Childcare
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pay 33.4% more in Hattiesburg
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 3.7% less in Hattiesburg
- Clothing
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pay 17.4% less in Hattiesburg
The cost of childcare and groceries in Hattiesburg are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including housing, clothing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and transportation are lower in Hattiesburg.
If you lived in Hattiesburg instead of United States, you would:
pay 15.9% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
Hattiesburg
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$15.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$10.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.10
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$1.49
|
|
pay 2.0% more for groceries
|
United States
|
Hattiesburg
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$3.01
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$6.72
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$4.59
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$3.07
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$5.00
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$2.44
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.93
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$2.37
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$1.76
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.45
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.31
|
|
pay 0.5% less for transportation
|
United States
|
Hattiesburg
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$2.59
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$47,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$13.94
|
|
pay 22.7% less for housing
|
United States
|
Hattiesburg
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$77.76
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$1,100.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$800.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$106.07
|
|
pay 33.4% more for childcare
|
United States
|
Hattiesburg
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$3,000.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$10,000.00
|
|
pay 3.7% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Hattiesburg
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$4.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$5.90
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$9.69
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$12.00
|
|
pay 17.4% less for clothing
|
United States
|
Hattiesburg
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$35.99
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$42.50
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$72.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$78.33
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