What is a pro or con of living in Laurel, Marylandcompared to Pottsville, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 290% more expensive in Laurel.

What salary do I need to live in Laurel, Maryland copmared to Pottsville, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $59,000 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania should increase to $103,040 in Laurel, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

POTTSVILLE vs. LAUREL
Cost of Living Comparison

Pottsville, Pennsylvania vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 74.6% more expensive than Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $103,040 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Pottsville, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
290% more expensive in Laurel
than in Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Pottsville, PA vs. Laurel, MD

Compared to Pottsville, Laurel is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

74.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

647.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.6% higher

Commute

83.6% higher

Health

22.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

16.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Pottsville, Pennsylvania vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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