What is a pro or con of living in Fort Washington, Marylandcompared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

Transportation is 71% more expensive in Fort Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Washington, Maryland copmared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

A salary of $80,000 in Raleigh, North Carolina should increase to $97,344 in Fort Washington, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RALEIGH vs. FORT WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Fort Washington, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Washington, Maryland is 21.7% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $97,344 in Fort Washington, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Washington, Maryland is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
71% more expensive in Fort Washington
than in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, NC vs. Fort Washington, MD

Compared to Raleigh, Fort Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

8.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.8% higher

Commute

71.8% higher

Health

8.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

16.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Raleigh, NC vs. Fort Washington, MD

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