Jacksonville, Florida vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 23.6% cheaper than Jacksonville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $57,325 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Jacksonville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Laurel
than in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, FL vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Jacksonville, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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