Wayne, New Jersey vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 46.5% cheaper than Wayne, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $53,452 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Wayne, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Wayne, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Laurel
than in Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne, NJ vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Wayne, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  50.6% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower