Westminster, Maryland vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 3.2% more expensive than Westminster, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $73,249 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Westminster, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Westminster, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Cary
than in Westminster, Maryland
Westminster, MD vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Westminster, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower