Laurel, Mississippi vs. Sonora, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonora, California is 52.1% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $76,042 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Sonora
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Sonora, CA
Compared to Laurel, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher