Laurel, Maryland vs. Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bedford, Massachusetts is 31.6% more expensive than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $113,147 in Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Bedford
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. Bedford, MA
Compared to Laurel, Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher

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