Laurel, Maryland vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 36.9% more expensive than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $127,287 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Seattle
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Laurel, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.6% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher