Live Oak, Florida vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 11.8% cheaper than Live Oak, Florida.

You would need a salary of $44,118 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Live Oak, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Live Oak, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Laurel
than in Live Oak, Florida
Live Oak, FL vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Live Oak, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher