Laurel, Maryland vs. Wendell, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wendell, North Carolina is 22.5% cheaper than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $85,855 in Wendell, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wendell, North Carolina is cheaper than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Wendell
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. Wendell, NC
Compared to Laurel, Wendell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower