Bossier City, Louisiana vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 12.3% cheaper than Bossier City, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $43,849 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Bossier City, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Laurel
than in Bossier City, Louisiana
Bossier City, LA vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Bossier City, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower