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LANCASTER vs. CARY
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Cary, North Carolina
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is
24.9%
more expensive
than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
You would need a salary of
$87,404
in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is
more expensive
than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Cary
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Lancaster, Cary is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
24.9% higher
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Renter
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Food
0.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
175.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.5% lower
Commute
4.1% lower
Health
15.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.6% lower
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