Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Mississippi vs Athens-Clarke County, Georgia


The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 22.4% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $91,773 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Laurel, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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