Des Moines, Iowa vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 55.8% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,844 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Laurel
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Des Moines, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.8% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% higher
  Commute
  84.9% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.8% higher