Cary, North Carolina vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 3.5% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,754 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Cary, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% lower
  Commute
  44.6% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher