2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Laurel, MS vs Pontotoc, MS

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Is it cheaper to live in Pontotoc or is it cheaper to live in Laurel?
- Pontotoc is 0.8% more expensive than Laurel.

Which city has more affordable housing, Pontotoc or Laurel?
- Pontotoc housing costs are 13.9% more expensive than Laurel housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Laurel or is Health Care more affordable in Pontotoc.
- Health related expenses are 0.5% less in Pontotoc.
 Laurel, MSPontotoc, MSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock74.4100
 Food & Groceries95.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock102.3100
 Housing34.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$152,800$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock73.7100
 Miscellaneous70.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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Reviews for Pontotoc    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Pontotoc is a small town in Northg East Ms. Close to (2) major colleges. Old MS is 30 miles to the west and MSU is 40 miles to the  More

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