Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Lanham, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lanham, Maryland is 17.4% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $82,168 in Lanham, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lanham, Maryland is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
57% more expensive in Lanham
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Lanham, MD
Compared to Raleigh, Lanham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  57.7% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher