Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 7.5% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $161,316 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
72% more expensive in Laurel
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Santa Fe, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  72.2% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher