Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 19.4% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,686 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Cary
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Blacksburg, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  39.1% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower