Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 10.2% cheaper than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $44,888 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Laurel
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Owensboro, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower