Cary, North Carolina vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 15.5% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,763 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
57% more expensive in Arvada
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Cary, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher