Cary, North Carolina vs. Boca Raton, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boca Raton, Florida is 6.0% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $148,351 in Boca Raton, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boca Raton, Florida is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
37% more expensive in Boca Raton
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Boca Raton, FL
Compared to Cary, Boca Raton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher