Pasadena, California vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 61.2% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $19,376 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Laurel
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Pasadena, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.2% lower
      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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  55.9% lower
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower