West Fargo, North Dakota vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 33.4% more expensive than West Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $66,703 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in West Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than West Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Laurel
than in West Fargo, North Dakota
West Fargo, ND vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to West Fargo, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  74.4% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher