Cary, North Carolina vs. North Potomac, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Potomac, Maryland is 39.5% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $209,211 in North Potomac, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Potomac, Maryland is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in North Potomac
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. North Potomac, MD
Compared to Cary, North Potomac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  60.9% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher