Aiken, South Carolina vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 42.1% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,031 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Laurel
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Aiken, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  63.2% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher