Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Mississippi vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 122.8% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $111,389 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
573% more expensive in San Diego
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Laurel, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.8% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  474.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  75.5% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher

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