Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Mississippi vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 10.3% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $82,708 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to Laurel, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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