Orange Beach, Alabama vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 34.4% cheaper than Orange Beach, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $32,817 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange Beach, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Orange Beach, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Laurel
than in Orange Beach, Alabama
Orange_Beach, AL vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Orange_Beach, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower