Cost of Living Calculator - Mobile, Alabama vs Laurel, Mississippi


The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 13.1% cheaper than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $78,166 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Laurel
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs Laurel, MS
Compared to Mobile, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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