Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Duck, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Duck, North Carolina is 7.7% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $139,976 in Duck, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Duck, North Carolina is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Duck
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Duck, NC
Compared to Gaithersburg, Duck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  49.4% lower
  Health
  49.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher