Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 22.2% cheaper than Beaufort, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,919 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Beaufort, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Laurel
than in Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort, SC vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Beaufort, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower