Cary, North Carolina vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 27.0% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $124,070 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Rochester
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Cary, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher