Boca Raton, Florida vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 5.6% cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida.

You would need a salary of $94,371 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boca Raton, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
27% cheaper in Cary
than in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, FL vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Boca Raton, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower