Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 52.1% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $121,687 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Laurel
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Fort Wayne, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% higher
  Commute
  69.4% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher