Paoli, Pennsylvania vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 8.1% cheaper than Paoli, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $130,443 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Paoli, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Paoli, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
18% cheaper in Cary
than in Paoli, Pennsylvania
Paoli, PA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Paoli, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower