Laurel, Mississippi vs. Watergate, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watergate, Florida is 60.1% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $120,104 in Watergate, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watergate, Florida is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Watergate
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Watergate, FL
Compared to Laurel, Watergate is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.1% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  110.5% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher