Sterling, Colorado vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 10.9% cheaper than Sterling, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $71,287 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Sterling, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Laurel
than in Sterling, Colorado
Sterling, CO vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Sterling, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower