Katy, Texas vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 7.6% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,972 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Cary
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Katy, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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)
  53.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower