Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Maryland vs Poway, California


The cost of living in Poway, California is 42.7% more expensive than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $116,982 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Poway
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs Poway, CA
Compared to Laurel, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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