Berea, Kentucky vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 42.5% more expensive than Berea, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $195,938 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Berea, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Berea, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Cary
than in Berea, Kentucky
Berea, KY vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Berea, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher