Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Chestertown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chestertown, Maryland is 9.8% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,117 in Chestertown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chestertown, Maryland is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Chestertown
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Chestertown, MD
Compared to Raleigh, Chestertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher