Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Maryland vs Queens, New York


The cost of living in Queens, New York is 37.3% more expensive than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $151,003 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Queens
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs Queens, NY
Compared to Laurel, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.8% higher
  Commute
  36.5% higher
  Health
  45.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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