Laurel, Mississippi vs. El Paso, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Paso, Texas is 13.9% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $85,417 in El Paso, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Paso, Texas is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in El Paso
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. El Paso, TX
Compared to Laurel, El Paso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower