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Your budget in Petal, MS (city)

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Source reference: Rent · USD 785 per month · 2020–2024 · Petal city, Mississippi · Median · Bedroom count not specified · Rent only; utilities and other bills are separate as stated by the source · 2020–2024 data
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Source reference: Utilities, fuels, and public services · USD 4,931 per year
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Source reference: Food at home · USD 6,491 per year
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Source reference: Transportation · USD 13,491.57 per year
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Source reference: Gasoline and other fuels · USD 2,503.49 per year
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Source reference: Healthcare · USD 6,470.21 per year
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Source reference: Babysitting, childcare, daycare, preschool · USD 506.22 per year
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Source reference: Education · USD 1,582.72 per year
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Source reference: Entertainment · USD 4,084 per year
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