Cost of Living Calculator - Stanford, California vs Laurel, Maryland


The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 72.3% cheaper than Stanford, California.

You would need a salary of $55,425 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is cheaper than Stanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Laurel
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs Laurel, MD
Compared to Stanford, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.3% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher

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