Arlington, Virginia vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 29.5% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $67,017 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Cary
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Arlington, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower