Taos, New Mexico vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 26.9% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $63,458 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Laurel
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Taos, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  87.1% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher