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


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 198.6% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $223,958 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
857% more expensive in San Jose
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs San_Jose, CA
Compared to Laurel, San_Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  198.6% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  792.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  120.4% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher

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