Portland, Michigan vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 17.3% cheaper than Portland, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $78,530 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Portland, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Laurel
than in Portland, Michigan
Portland, MI vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Portland, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower