Birmingham, Alabama vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 4.9% cheaper than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $71,334 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Birmingham, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% cheaper in Laurel
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Birmingham, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
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  4.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  15.7% lower
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  Personal
  0.2% higher
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