Minnetonka, Minnesota vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 0.5% cheaper than Minnetonka, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $49,738 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Minnetonka, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in Cary
than in Minnetonka, Minnesota
Minnetonka, MN vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Minnetonka, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% lower
      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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower