Opelika, Alabama vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 18.7% cheaper than Opelika, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $40,632 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Opelika, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Opelika, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Laurel
than in Opelika, Alabama
Opelika, AL vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Opelika, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower