Laurel, Mississippi vs. Jackson, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, California is 58.1% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $79,028 in Jackson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, California is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in Jackson
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Jackson, CA
Compared to Laurel, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.1% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  53.4% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher