Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 20.7% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $47,577 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Laurel
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Albuquerque, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower