Winter Haven, Florida vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 18.9% cheaper than Winter Haven, Florida.

You would need a salary of $40,541 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Winter Haven, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Winter Haven, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Laurel
than in Winter Haven, Florida
Winter Haven, FL vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Winter Haven, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher