Cary, North Carolina vs. Belmont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belmont, California is 171.5% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $103,167 in Belmont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belmont, California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Belmont
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Belmont, CA
Compared to Cary, Belmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  171.5% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  367.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  68.6% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher