Lorain, Ohio vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 60.8% more expensive than Lorain, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $80,395 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lorain, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Lorain, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
406% more expensive in Cary
than in Lorain, Ohio
Lorain, OH vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Lorain, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.8% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  407.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower