Oxford, North Carolina vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 45.6% more expensive than Oxford, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,797 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oxford, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Oxford, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Cary
than in Oxford, North Carolina
Oxford, NC vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Oxford, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher