Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Mississippi vs New Orleans, Louisiana


The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 41.1% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $105,833 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana 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 New Orleans
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs New Orleans, LA
Compared to Laurel, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  93.4% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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