Irvine, California vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 37.1% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $31,474 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Cary
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Irvine, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower