Columbia, Maryland vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 3.6% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $42,584 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% more expensive in Laurel
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Columbia, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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