Southport, North Carolina vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 26.8% cheaper than Southport, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $36,585 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Southport, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Southport, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Laurel
than in Southport, North Carolina
Southport, NC vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Southport, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower