Muskegon, Michigan vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 7.8% cheaper than Muskegon, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $41,485 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Muskegon, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Muskegon, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Laurel
than in Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon, MI vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Muskegon, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher