Wilmington, Delaware vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 23.5% more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $92,598 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Laurel
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Wilmington, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher