Laurel, Mississippi vs. Paducah, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paducah, Kentucky is 6.5% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $53,264 in Paducah, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paducah, Kentucky is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Paducah
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Paducah, KY
Compared to Laurel, Paducah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher