Kirkland, Washington vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 36.4% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $254,464 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Cary
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Kirkland, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.7% higher
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower