Cary, North Carolina vs. New Canaan, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Canaan, Connecticut is 111.8% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $105,877 in New Canaan, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Canaan, Connecticut is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in New Canaan
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. New Canaan, CT
Compared to Cary, New Canaan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.8% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  59.7% higher
  Health
  33.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.9% higher