Morehead City, North Carolina vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 30.4% more expensive than Morehead City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $99,123 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Morehead City, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Morehead City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Laurel
than in Morehead City, North Carolina
Morehead City, NC vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Morehead City, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  137.7% higher
  Health
  32.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher