Cary, North Carolina vs. Jamestown, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jamestown, North Carolina is 20.0% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $120,000 in Jamestown, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jamestown, North Carolina is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Jamestown
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Jamestown, NC
Compared to Cary, Jamestown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher