Cost of Living Calculator - Baltimore, Maryland vs Laurel, Mississippi


The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 21.1% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $39,430 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Laurel
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs Laurel, MS
Compared to Baltimore, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% lower
      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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  44.9% lower
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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