Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Indiana vs Laurel, Mississippi


The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 11.2% cheaper than Salem, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $31,073 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Salem, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Laurel
than in Salem, Indiana
Salem, IN vs Laurel, MS
Compared to Salem, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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