Cary, North Carolina vs. Escanaba, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Escanaba, Michigan is 32.6% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $33,684 in Escanaba, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escanaba, Michigan is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Escanaba
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Escanaba, MI
Compared to Cary, Escanaba is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% lower
      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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower