Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Virginia vs Ocean City, Maryland


The cost of living in Ocean City, Maryland is 15.2% cheaper than Laurel, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $1 in Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, Maryland is cheaper than Laurel, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Ocean City
than in Laurel, Virginia
Laurel, VA vs Ocean City, MD
Compared to Laurel, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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