Laurel, Mississippi vs. Fayetteville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, Arkansas is 27.5% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $95,625 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, Arkansas is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Fayetteville
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Fayetteville, AR
Compared to Laurel, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower