Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 19.6% cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $40,179 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Laurel
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Knoxville, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher