Hillsboro, Oregon vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 5.9% cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $117,671 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
25% cheaper in Cary
than in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Hillsboro, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower