Cost of Living Calculator - Effingham, Illinois vs Laurel, Mississippi


The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 9.3% cheaper than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,010 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Effingham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Laurel
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs Laurel, MS
Compared to Effingham, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower

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