Laurel, Mississippi vs. Guntersville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Guntersville, Alabama is 16.4% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $58,194 in Guntersville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Guntersville, Alabama is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Guntersville
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Guntersville, AL
Compared to Laurel, Guntersville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower