Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 7.9% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $32,229 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% cheaper in Cary
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Gaithersburg, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% lower
      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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower