Laurel, Mississippi vs. Winterset, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winterset, Iowa is 18.6% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $59,306 in Winterset, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winterset, Iowa is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Winterset
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Winterset, IA
Compared to Laurel, Winterset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher