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


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 260.0% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $180,000 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1328% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Laurel, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  260.0% 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
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,303.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  80.7% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher

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