Geneva, Illinois vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 13.4% more expensive than Geneva, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,707 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Geneva, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Geneva, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% more expensive in Laurel
than in Geneva, Illinois
Geneva, IL vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Geneva, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  47.7% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher