Laurel, Maryland vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 126.3% more expensive than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $169,759 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
289% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Laurel, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.3% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  387.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher