Laurel, Mississippi vs. Malvern, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malvern, Pennsylvania is 82.1% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $91,043 in Malvern, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malvern, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
448% more expensive in Malvern
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Malvern, PA
Compared to Laurel, Malvern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.1% 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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  275.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  38.5% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher