Cost of Living in Bay St. Louis, MS
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
110.6
100 = national avg
+10.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$48,649
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$114,990
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing120.0
Food103.6
Transportation107.1
Healthcare102.9
Utilities106.1
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$923
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,140
per month
The overall cost of living index in Bay St. Louis is 110.6, which is 10.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 120.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $48,649 per year to cover basic expenses.