Takoma Park, Maryland vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 31.5% cheaper than Takoma Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $51,406 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Takoma Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Takoma Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Takoma Park, Maryland
Takoma Park, MD vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Takoma Park, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower