Laurel, Mississippi vs. Auburn, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Alabama is 35.6% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $61,000 in Auburn, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Alabama is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Auburn
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Auburn, AL
Compared to Laurel, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher

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