Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 24.0% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $248,096 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Cary
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Pittsburgh, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher