Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Mississippi vs Mobile, Alabama


The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 15.1% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $57,569 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Mobile
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs Mobile, AL
Compared to Laurel, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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