Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Mississippi vs Atlanta, Georgia


The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 51.9% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $531,806 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs Atlanta, GA
Compared to Laurel, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  79.1% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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