Bloomington, Illinois vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 12.6% cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,689 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Laurel
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Bloomington, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower