What is a pro or con of living in Laurel, Marylandcompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Transportation is 46% more expensive in Laurel.

What salary do I need to live in Laurel, Maryland copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $35,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $39,080 in Laurel, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. LAUREL
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 11.7% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,080 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
46% more expensive in Laurel
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Laurel, MD

Compared to Charleston, Laurel is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.8% higher

Commute

46.8% higher

Health

9.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. Laurel, MD

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