Damascus, Maryland vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 19.2% cheaper than Damascus, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $91,328 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Damascus, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Damascus, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Damascus, Maryland
Damascus, MD vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Damascus, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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