Phoenix, Arizona vs. South Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Laurel, Maryland is 12.4% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $84,315 in South Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in South Laurel
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. South Laurel, MD
Compared to Phoenix, South Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher