Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 18.2% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $40,909 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Laurel
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Lafayette, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower