Cary, North Carolina vs. Michigan City, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Michigan City, Indiana is 34.9% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,626 in Michigan City, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Michigan City, Indiana is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Michigan City
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Michigan City, IN
Compared to Cary, Michigan City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower