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Carbon Hill, AL vs Laurel, MS

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Is it cheaper to live in Laurel or is it cheaper to live in Carbon Hill?
- Laurel is 8.2% less expensive than Carbon Hill.

Which city has more affordable housing, Laurel or Carbon Hill?
- Laurel housing costs are 67.1% more expensive than Carbon Hill housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Carbon Hill or is Health Care more affordable in Laurel.
- Health related expenses are 15.7% less in Laurel.
 Carbon Hill, ALLaurel, MSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock73.8100
 Food & Groceries91.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock102.8100
 Housing20.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$123,700$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock68.5100
 Miscellaneous65.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Carbon Hill    3 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This place is utterly amazing if your into the great southern american lifestyle. a railroad, its safe, and friendly. A great place to  More

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Over 6 years ago

The mayor of this town just suggested killing gay people and immigrants as the only way to avoid facing the future where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.  More

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This place has elected a bigot. If you are not a white straight male with blonde hair, blue eyes and agree that only you’re type should have a good life....I’d keep  More

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Reviews for Laurel    2 Reviews

I'D LOVE TO LIVE IN LAUREL, MS! Just from seeing everything that I've seen on the HGTV show "HOME TOWN", which is my favorite show to watch, I love the little "Mayberry  More

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Over 13 years ago

Dead  More

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