Cary, North Carolina vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 48.9% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $446,842 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Cary, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher