Leicester, Massachusetts vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 5.8% more expensive than Leicester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,876 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Leicester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Leicester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Cary
than in Leicester, Massachusetts
Leicester, MA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Leicester, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower