Elk Grove, California vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 47.4% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $34,211 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Laurel
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Elk Grove, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.4% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower