Lubbock, Texas vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 51.9% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $155,415 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Laurel
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Lubbock, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  88.9% higher
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher