Cary, North Carolina vs. Emeryville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emeryville, California is 25.1% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $181,377 in Emeryville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emeryville, California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
54% more expensive in Emeryville
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Emeryville, CA
Compared to Cary, Emeryville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  43.4% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher