Make informed decisions about your career move to Laurel, Maryland
Strategic location between Washington D.C. & Baltimore
Personal Information
Housing
Average Rent: 1BR: $1,566 | 2BR: $1,760 | 3BR: $2,966 Median Home Price: $547,550
Transportation
Gas: $3.22/gallon | MARC Train: ~$7 one-way to DC/Baltimore Car Insurance: ~$1,533/year average
Lifestyle Preferences
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Your estimated costs
Detailed Monthly Expenses
Housing$1,566
Utilities$200
Transportation$350
Groceries$250
Healthcare$400
Entertainment$200
Dining Out$150
Other$250
Total Monthly Cost: $3,366
Total Annual Cost: $40,392
Affordability Analysis
Monthly Income$6,250
Monthly Expenses$3,366
Monthly Surplus/Deficit+$2,884
54% of income goes to living expenses
Cost Comparison
+25%
vs National Average
$94,063
Median Household Income
Laurel's cost of living is approximately 25% higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
However, the median household income of $94,063 helps offset these higher costs.
Excellent Transit
MARC train provides easy access to DC and Baltimore
Good Income
Median household income of $94,063 above national average
Rich History
Historic Main Street with modern amenities
Quality Healthcare
Healthcare costs 7.6% lower than national average
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