Durham, North Carolina vs. Elkton, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkton, Maryland is 3.0% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $139,015 in Elkton, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkton, Maryland is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% more expensive in Elkton
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Elkton, MD
Compared to Durham, Elkton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher