What is a pro or con of living in Laurel, Marylandcompared to Mount Vernon, Washington?

Transportation is 47% more expensive in Laurel.

What salary do I need to live in Laurel, Maryland copmared to Mount Vernon, Washington?

A salary of $100,000 in Mount Vernon, Washington should increase to $104,786 in Laurel, Maryland (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.

MOUNT VERNON vs. LAUREL
Cost of Living Comparison

Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 4.8% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $104,786 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
47% more expensive in Laurel
than in Mount Vernon, Washington

Mount Vernon, WA vs. Laurel, MD

Compared to Mount Vernon, Laurel is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

56.1% higher

Commute

47.5% higher

Health

10.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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