Goose Creek, South Carolina vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 31.4% more expensive than Goose Creek, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,702 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Goose Creek, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Laurel
than in Goose Creek, South Carolina
Goose Creek, SC vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Goose Creek, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  42.7% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher