Baltimore, Maryland vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 12.2% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $157,021 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Baltimore, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher