Mobile, Alabama vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 47.9% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $73,945 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Laurel
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Mobile, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  54.8% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher