Laurel, Mississippi vs. Temple, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Temple, Texas is 16.4% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $58,194 in Temple, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Temple, Texas is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Temple
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Temple, TX
Compared to Laurel, Temple is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower