Laurel, Mississippi vs. Valdez, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valdez, Alaska is 46.3% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $245,700 in Valdez, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valdez, Alaska is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Valdez
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Valdez, AK
Compared to Laurel, Valdez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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
  51.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.8% higher
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.2% higher