Frederick, Maryland vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 4.5% more expensive than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $73,144 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Frederick, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Cary
than in Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, MD vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Frederick, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower