Port Isabel, Texas vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 8.5% cheaper than Port Isabel, Texas.

You would need a salary of $33,850 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Isabel, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Port Isabel, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Laurel
than in Port Isabel, Texas
Port Isabel, TX vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Port Isabel, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% higher