Valley, Alabama vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 66.1% more expensive than Valley, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $74,756 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Valley, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Laurel
than in Valley, Alabama
Valley, AL vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Valley, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.1% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  293.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  92.6% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher