Freehold township, New Jersey vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 40.0% cheaper than Freehold township, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $45,000 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Freehold township, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Freehold township, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Laurel
than in Freehold township, New Jersey
Freehold Township, NJ vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Freehold Township, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower