Riverside, California vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 8.6% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $49,369 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Laurel
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Riverside, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% lower
      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)
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher