Laurel, Mississippi vs. Petal, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petal, Mississippi is 12.5% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $56,250 in Petal, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petal, Mississippi is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Petal
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Petal, MS
Compared to Laurel, Petal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower