Wichita, Kansas vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 11.8% cheaper than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $26,471 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Laurel
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Wichita, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower