Cary, North Carolina vs. San Buenaventura (Ventura), California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California is 31.5% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,746 in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Buenaventura (Ventura), California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in San Buenaventura (Ventura)
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA
Compared to Cary, San Buenaventura (Ventura) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher