Laurel, VA vs Tuckahoe, VA

Laurel is moderately more affordable than Tuckahoe, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Laurel scores 102 compared to 116 for Tuckahoe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tuckahoe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Laurel is $1,497/month compared to $1,479/month in Tuckahoe — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tuckahoe has cheaper rent, Laurel actually has lower median home values ($272,300 vs $442,200).

Median household income in Laurel is $69,932 compared to $96,188 in Tuckahoe (-27.3%). While Tuckahoe is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Laurel spend roughly 25.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Tuckahoe.