What is a pro or con of living in Laurel, Marylandcompared to Shepherdstown, West Virginia?

HousingRent is 39% more expensive in Laurel.

What salary do I need to live in Laurel, Maryland copmared to Shepherdstown, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Shepherdstown, West Virginia should increase to $53,961 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.

SHEPHERDSTOWN vs. LAUREL
Cost of Living Comparison

Shepherdstown, West Virginia vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 7.9% more expensive than Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,961 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Shepherdstown, West Virginia
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
39% more expensive in Laurel
than in Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Shepherdstown, WV vs. Laurel, MD

Compared to Shepherdstown, Laurel is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

12.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

22.3% higher

Commute

23.5% higher

Health

30.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Shepherdstown, West Virginia vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Shepherdstown, WV vs. Laurel, MD

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