Laurel, Maryland vs. Lancaster, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Texas is 20.1% cheaper than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $39,967 in Lancaster, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Texas is cheaper than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. Lancaster, TX
Compared to Laurel, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower