Dallas, Texas vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 12.9% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $84,653 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Cary
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Dallas, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower