What is a pro or con of living in Mississippi State, Mississippicompared to Laurel, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 89% more expensive in Mississippi State.

What salary do I need to live in Mississippi State, Mississippi copmared to Laurel, Mississippi?

A salary of $50,002 in Laurel, Mississippi should increase to $65,558 in Mississippi State, Mississippi (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAUREL vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE
Cost of Living Comparison

Laurel, Mississippi vs. Mississippi State, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mississippi State, Mississippi is 31.1% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $65,558 in Mississippi State, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mississippi State, Mississippi is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Mississippi State
than in Laurel, Mississippi

Laurel, MS vs. Mississippi State, MS

Compared to Laurel, Mississippi State is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

168.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.6% lower

Commute

0.4% higher

Health

0.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Laurel, Mississippi vs. Mississippi State, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

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