Fayetteville, North Carolina vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 49.5% more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $102,117 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Laurel
than in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville, NC vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Fayetteville, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  218.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  79.1% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher