Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Mississippi vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 133.1% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $174,792 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
566% more expensive in Seattle
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Laurel, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  133.1% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  535.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.7% lower
  Commute
  100.7% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.8% higher

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