Mount Rainier, Maryland vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 7.5% cheaper than Mount Rainier, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $73,967 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Rainier, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is cheaper than Mount Rainier, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Laurel
than in Mount Rainier, Maryland
Mount Rainier, MD vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Mount Rainier, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% lower
      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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower