Parkville, Maryland vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 15.5% more expensive than Parkville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $57,751 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Parkville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Cary
than in Parkville, Maryland
Parkville, MD vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Parkville, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower