West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 13.5% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $85,139 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Laurel
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to West Palm Beach, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher