What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Cary, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 12% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Cary, North Carolina?

A salary of $299,998 in Cary, North Carolina should increase to $396,313 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARY vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Cary, North Carolina vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 32.1% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $396,313 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Washington
than in Cary, North Carolina

Cary, NC vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Cary, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

50.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.7% higher

Commute

56.6% higher

Health

0.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Cary, North Carolina vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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