Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Maryland vs Newton, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 69.6% more expensive than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $84,788 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in Newton
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs Newton, MA
Compared to Laurel, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.6% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher

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