Allen, Texas vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 13.3% more expensive than Allen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $169,963 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Allen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Allen, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
53% more expensive in Laurel
than in Allen, Texas
Allen, TX vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Allen, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  53.8% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher