Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Maryland vs Starkville, Mississippi


The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 33.1% cheaper than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $50,173 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is cheaper than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Starkville
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs Starkville, MS
Compared to Laurel, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  49.6% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower

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