Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 31.5% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,253 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Laurel
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Worcester, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower