Cary, North Carolina vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 13.5% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,754 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Austin
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Cary, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher