Oak Ridge, North Carolina vs. Cary, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, Illinois is 3.5% cheaper than Oak Ridge, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $98,424 in Cary, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, Illinois is cheaper than Oak Ridge, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Cary
than in Oak Ridge, North Carolina
Oak Ridge, NC vs. Cary, IL
Compared to Oak Ridge, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  58.7% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher