Laurel, Mississippi vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 68.6% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $84,306 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
356% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Laurel, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.6% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  241.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher