Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Damascus, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Damascus, Maryland is 27.1% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,541 in Damascus, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Damascus, Maryland is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Damascus
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Damascus, MD
Compared to Charlotte, Damascus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  47.6% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher