Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Mississippi vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 49.2% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $74,583 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Chicago
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Laurel, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  102.2% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher

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