Ocala, Florida vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 14.3% cheaper than Ocala, Florida.

You would need a salary of $42,857 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocala, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Ocala, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Laurel
than in Ocala, Florida
Ocala, FL vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Ocala, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher