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CARY vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Cary, North Carolina vs. Palo Alto, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is
279.6%
more expensive
than Cary, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$1,518,566
in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is
more expensive
than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
441% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Cary, Palo Alto is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
279.6% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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20.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
695.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.8% lower
Commute
62.7% higher
Health
13.6% higher
Taxes
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Personal
7.3% higher
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