Laurel, Maryland vs. The Villages, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Villages, Florida is 19.5% cheaper than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $88,556 in The Villages, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Villages, Florida is cheaper than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in The Villages
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. The Villages, FL
Compared to Laurel, The Villages is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower