Auburn, Alabama vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 25.6% more expensive than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $119,334 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Laurel
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Auburn, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  73.3% higher
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher