Irvine, California vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 60.2% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $25,445 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Laurel
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Irvine, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.2% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower