Dallas, Texas vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 21.4% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $117,745 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Laurel
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Dallas, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% higher
      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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher