Cary, North Carolina vs. Kensington, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kensington, Maryland is 32.9% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,447 in Kensington, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kensington, Maryland is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Kensington
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Kensington, MD
Compared to Cary, Kensington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  54.4% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher