Beltsville, Maryland vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 17.2% cheaper than Beltsville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $43,874 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Beltsville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Beltsville, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Beltsville, Maryland
Beltsville, MD vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Beltsville, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower