Cary, North Carolina vs. Malvern, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malvern, Pennsylvania is 15.0% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,500 in Malvern, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malvern, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Malvern
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Malvern, PA
Compared to Cary, Malvern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher