Brooklyn, New York vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 33.6% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $33,189 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Laurel
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Brooklyn, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.4% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  31.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower