Cary, Illinois vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 2.1% cheaper than Cary, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,897 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Cary, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Cary, Illinois
Cary, IL vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Cary, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower