Laurel, Mississippi vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 182.6% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $141,319 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
927% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Laurel, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  182.6% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  709.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  61.3% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher