Columbia, Mississippi vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 4.3% cheaper than Columbia, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $47,872 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Columbia, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Laurel
than in Columbia, Mississippi
Columbia, MS vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Columbia, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher