Laurel, Maryland vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 32.0% cheaper than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $54,421 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is cheaper than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Pontiac
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to Laurel, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower