Salisbury, North Carolina vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 15.5% cheaper than Salisbury, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,704 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Salisbury, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Laurel
than in Salisbury, North Carolina
Salisbury, NC vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Salisbury, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower