Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 21.7% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $58,760 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Laurel
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Pittsburgh, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower