Spartanburg, South Carolina vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 11.3% cheaper than Spartanburg, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,335 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Spartanburg, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Laurel
than in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg, SC vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Spartanburg, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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)
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower