Mount Pleasant, South Carolina vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 11.4% cheaper than Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,860 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Cary
than in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Mount Pleasant, SC vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Mount Pleasant, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower