Laurel, Maryland vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 27.7% cheaper than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $36,175 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Detroit
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Laurel, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower