Hoover, Alabama vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 15.8% more expensive than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $57,885 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Laurel
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Hoover, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  54.6% higher
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher