Cary, North Carolina vs. Round Rock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Round Rock, Texas is 2.2% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $84,820 in Round Rock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Round Rock, Texas is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% more expensive in Round Rock
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Round Rock, TX
Compared to Cary, Round Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower