Stem, North Carolina vs. Sykesville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sykesville, Maryland is 37.7% more expensive than Stem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $103,299 in Sykesville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Stem, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sykesville, Maryland is more expensive than Stem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Sykesville
than in Stem, North Carolina
Stem, NC vs. Sykesville, MD
Compared to Stem, Sykesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher