Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Mississippi vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 109.2% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $156,875 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
421% more expensive in Washington
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs Washington, DC
Compared to Laurel, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.2% 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
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  395.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  97.5% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher

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