Cary, North Carolina vs. Sterling, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Kansas is 37.7% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $21,798 in Sterling, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Kansas is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Sterling
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Sterling, KS
Compared to Cary, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower