Laurel, Maryland vs. Marlboro township (Monmouth County), New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marlboro township (Monmouth County), New Jersey is 11.4% more expensive than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $108,077 in Marlboro township (Monmouth County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marlboro township (Monmouth County), New Jersey is more expensive than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Marlboro township (Monmouth County)
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. Marlboro Township (Monmouth County), NJ
Compared to Laurel, Marlboro Township (Monmouth County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower