Laurel, Mississippi vs. Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poplar Bluff, Missouri is 1.4% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $33,458 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poplar Bluff, Missouri is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Poplar Bluff
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Poplar Bluff, MO
Compared to Laurel, Poplar Bluff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower