Laurel, Maryland vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 99.0% more expensive than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $99,511 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Laurel, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.0% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  317.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  31.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher