Pikeville, Kentucky vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 38.3% more expensive than Pikeville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $69,175 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Pikeville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Cary
than in Pikeville, Kentucky
Pikeville, KY vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Pikeville, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher