Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Maryland vs Kansas City, Kansas


The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 32.5% cheaper than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $94,551 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs Kansas City, KS
Compared to Laurel, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% lower
      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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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