Arlington, Virginia vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 24.1% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $159,319 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Laurel
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Arlington, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower