Orangeburg, South Carolina vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 71.0% more expensive than Orangeburg, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $85,495 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Orangeburg, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Laurel
than in Orangeburg, South Carolina
Orangeburg, SC vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Orangeburg, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.0% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  283.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  99.3% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% higher