Lanham, Maryland vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 14.8% cheaper than Lanham, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $76,672 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lanham, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Lanham, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Lanham, Maryland
Lanham, MD vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Lanham, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% lower
      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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower