What is a pro or con of living in Laurel, Marylandcompared to Ellicott City, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 32% cheaper in Laurel.

What salary do I need to live in Laurel, Maryland copmared to Ellicott City, Maryland?

A salary of $50,000 in Ellicott City, Maryland could decrease to $44,647 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.

ELLICOTT CITY vs. LAUREL
Cost of Living Comparison

Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 10.7% cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $44,647 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Laurel
than in Ellicott City, Maryland

Ellicott City, MD vs. Laurel, MD

Compared to Ellicott City, Laurel is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

39.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

27.3% higher

Health

0.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ellicott City, MD vs. Laurel, MD

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