What is a pro or con of living in Laurel, Marylandcompared to Bakersfield, California?

Median Home Cost is 18% more expensive in Laurel.

What salary do I need to live in Laurel, Maryland copmared to Bakersfield, California?

A salary of $71,500 in Bakersfield, California should increase to $84,777 in Laurel, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BAKERSFIELD vs. LAUREL
Cost of Living Comparison

Bakersfield, California vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 18.6% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $84,777 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Laurel
than in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, CA vs. Laurel, MD

Compared to Bakersfield, Laurel is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

35.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.9% lower

Commute

33.3% higher

Health

4.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Bakersfield, California vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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