Laurel, MS Cost of Living


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Laurel cost of living score
73.8
Less expensive
26.2% lower
than the US average
6.2% lower
than the Mississippi average
Laurel, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.2% lower than the U.S. average and 6.2% higher than the average for Mississippi.

Laurel, MS

Housing costs in Laurel?
A typical home costs $123,700, which is 63.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.3% less expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Laurel costs $720 per month, which is 49.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 23.6% cheaper than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Laurel?
To live comfortably in Laurel, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $23,760 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Laurel?
Living in Laurel, MS is relatively affordable. The cost of living index is 80, which is 20% lower than the national average. Housing costs are especially low, with a median home price of $76,600 and median rent of $713. Groceries, health care and transportation costs are all well below the national average as well. In general, living in Laurel is more affordable than many other places in the U.S., making it an attractive option for those looking to move to a new city while still keeping their expenses low.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLaurelMississippiUnited States
  73.878.7100.0
  95.494.9100
  102.8101.9100.0
  34.648.6100.0
  $123,700$155,300$338,100
  100.7%97.1%100.0%
  68.583.4100.0
  70.763.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I'D LOVE TO LIVE IN LAUREL, MS! Just from seeing everything that I've seen on the HGTV show "HOME TOWN", which is my favorite show to watch, I love the little "Mayberry  More

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