South Laurel, Maryland vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 25.5% more expensive than South Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $112,979 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in South Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than South Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Boston
than in South Laurel, Maryland
South Laurel, MD vs. Boston, MA
Compared to South Laurel, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher