Lima, Ohio vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 56.8% more expensive than Lima, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $78,404 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lima, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Lima, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
371% more expensive in Cary
than in Lima, Ohio
Lima, OH vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Lima, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  734.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower