Lubbock, Texas vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 10.8% cheaper than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,610 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Laurel
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Lubbock, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower