Kerens, Texas vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 1.1% cheaper than Kerens, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,451 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Kerens, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Kerens, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Laurel
than in Kerens, Texas
Kerens, TX vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Kerens, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower