Plano, Texas vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 12.4% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $146,086 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
56% more expensive in Laurel
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Plano, 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  56.9% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.6% higher