Cost of Living Calculator - Barstow, California vs Laurel, Mississippi


The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 20.0% cheaper than Barstow, California.

You would need a salary of $136,000 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Barstow, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Barstow, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Laurel
than in Barstow, California
Barstow, CA vs Laurel, MS
Compared to Barstow, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% lower
      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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower

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