Laurel, Mississippi vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 13.9% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $56,944 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, North Carolina is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Fayetteville
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Fayetteville, NC
Compared to Laurel, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% higher
      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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher