Cary, North Carolina vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 19.9% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,088 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Cary, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower