Margate, Florida vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 10.4% more expensive than Margate, Florida.

You would need a salary of $55,179 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Margate, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Margate, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Cary
than in Margate, Florida
Margate, FL vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Margate, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower