What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Laurel, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 55% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Laurel, Maryland?

A salary of $43,000 in Laurel, Maryland should increase to $52,821 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAUREL vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Laurel, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 22.8% more expensive than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $52,821 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Washington
than in Laurel, Maryland

Laurel, MD vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Laurel, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

68.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.3% lower

Commute

2.0% lower

Health

9.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Laurel, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Laurel, MD vs. Washington, DC

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