Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 22.5% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $88,184 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Laurel
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Waukesha, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  46.4% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher