Cary, North Carolina vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 1.2% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,263 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Tempe
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Cary, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher