Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 36.5% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $68,263 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Cary
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Las Cruces, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher