Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Essex, Maryland


The cost of living in Essex, Maryland is 3.2% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,583 in Essex, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Maryland is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Essex
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Essex, MD
Compared to Raleigh, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher

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