Laurel, Maryland vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 26.8% cheaper than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $36,623 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Columbia
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Laurel, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% lower
      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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  43.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower