Lake Villa, Illinois vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 16.6% more expensive than Lake Villa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $108,405 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Villa, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Lake Villa, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Cary
than in Lake Villa, Illinois
Lake Villa, IL vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Lake Villa, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower