Laurel, Mississippi vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 97.1% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $147,812 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
439% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Laurel, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.1% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  415.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher