Lockhart, Texas vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 22.5% cheaper than Lockhart, Texas.

You would need a salary of $38,751 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Lockhart, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Lockhart, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Laurel
than in Lockhart, Texas
Lockhart, TX vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Lockhart, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% lower
      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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher