Cerritos, California vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 34.6% cheaper than Cerritos, California.

You would need a salary of $98,107 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cerritos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Cerritos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Cary
than in Cerritos, California
Cerritos, CA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Cerritos, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower