El Cajon, California vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 51.4% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $24,291 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Laurel
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to El Cajon, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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