Chico, California vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 37.1% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $31,441 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Laurel
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Chico, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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