California, Maryland vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 29.8% cheaper than California, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $115,789 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than California, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Laurel
than in California, Maryland
California, MD vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to California, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower