Denton, North Carolina vs. California, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California, Maryland is 23.2% more expensive than Denton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,585 in California, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Denton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Maryland is more expensive than Denton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in California
than in Denton, North Carolina
Denton, NC vs. California, MD
Compared to Denton, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher