Laurel, Mississippi vs. Harrisonburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisonburg, Virginia is 23.6% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $61,806 in Harrisonburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harrisonburg, Virginia is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Harrisonburg
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Harrisonburg, VA
Compared to Laurel, Harrisonburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher