Cost of Living Calculator - Bethesda, Maryland vs Laurel, Maryland


The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 34.7% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $48,963 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Laurel
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs Laurel, MD
Compared to Bethesda, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher

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