Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 15.2% cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $78,869 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Laurel
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Indianapolis, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower