Cost of Living Calculator - Taft, California vs Laurel, Mississippi


The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 17.1% cheaper than Taft, California.

You would need a salary of $62,140 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Taft, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Taft, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Laurel
than in Taft, California
Taft, CA vs Laurel, MS
Compared to Taft, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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