Metairie, Louisiana vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 30.4% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $27,826 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Laurel
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Metairie, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower