Laurel, Maryland vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 9.4% more expensive than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $92,973 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Riverside
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Laurel, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower