Laurel, Mississippi vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 43.5% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $71,736 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Fresno
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Laurel, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% higher
      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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  48.5% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher