Laurel, Mississippi vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 201.9% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $150,972 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
877% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Laurel, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  201.9% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  827.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  73.3% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.6% higher