Hanover, Pennsylvania vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 32.1% more expensive than Hanover, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $105,690 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanover, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Hanover, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Laurel
than in Hanover, Pennsylvania
Hanover, PA vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Hanover, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  41.8% higher
  Health
  31.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher