Newark, Delaware vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 10.1% more expensive than Newark, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $82,609 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Newark, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Cary
than in Newark, Delaware
Newark, DE vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Newark, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower