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Laurel, Mississippi Retirement Guide
Retirement Score
Laurel, Mississippi at a Glance
- Median Home Price
- $111,300
- State Income Tax
- State income tax; Social Security and retirement income fully exempt.
- Avg January Low
- 40.8°F
- Cost of Living Index
- 87.3 (US avg = 100)
- RetireCityIQ Score
- 68 / 100
Overview
Explore the key retirement factors for Laurel, Mississippi, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.
Cost of Living
Affordability Metrics
Laurel's cost of living is 12.700000000000003% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.
Housing
Real Estate & Housing
10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)
Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Laurel using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$241
Stress-case monthly carrying cost
$271
Median home price used: $111,300
Median rent reference: $738 / month
Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.
Budget validation
Calculate if your savings last in this city
Use RetireFree to test whether your portfolio can support retirement in Laurel, Mississippi after local housing costs, taxes, healthcare, inflation, and withdrawal timing.
Open the RetireFree Calculator →Healthcare
Access & Quality
Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Laurel scores 68.2 out of 100 for healthcare access.
Care planning link
Find local assisted living in Laurel
If your city research includes aging parents, future care needs, or a move closer to family, compare local care options alongside housing and healthcare access.
Assisted living in Laurel →Taxes
State Tax Climate
Mississippi has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.
Climate
Weather & Environment
With 309 sunny days a year and an average January low of 40.8°F, Laurel offers a mild winter climate.
Safety & Walkability
Community Safety
Walkability
Demographics
Population Profile
Diversity Breakdown
Frequently asked questions about retiring in Laurel
What is the cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi for retirees?▾
The cost-of-living index is 87, roughly 13% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $111,300.
Does Mississippi tax Social Security or retirement income?▾
For Mississippi residents: State income tax; Social Security and retirement income fully exempt.
What is the climate like in Laurel, Mississippi?▾
Laurel, Mississippi has January average low around 41°F, July average high around 93°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.
What is healthcare access like in Laurel, Mississippi?▾
Laurel scores 68/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a strong score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).