Taos, New Mexico vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 25.5% cheaper than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $37,267 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Laurel
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Taos, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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