Amherst, New York vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 26.7% more expensive than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $231,800 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Cary
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Amherst, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher