Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Mississippi vs Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 144.7% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $183,542 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
637% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Laurel, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.7% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  513.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  141.3% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher

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