What is a pro or con of living in Cary, North Carolinacompared to Port Jefferson Station, New York?

HousingRent is 41% cheaper in Cary.

What salary do I need to live in Cary, North Carolina copmared to Port Jefferson Station, New York?

A salary of $124,500 in Port Jefferson Station, New York could decrease to $111,230 in Cary, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORT JEFFERSON STATION vs. CARY
Cost of Living Comparison

Port Jefferson Station, New York vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 10.7% cheaper than Port Jefferson Station, New York.

You would need a salary of $111,230 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Jefferson Station, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Port Jefferson Station, New York
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
41% cheaper in Cary
than in Port Jefferson Station, New York

Port Jefferson Station, NY vs. Cary, NC

Compared to Port Jefferson Station, Cary is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

3.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

22.2% lower

Commute

26.8% lower

Health

24.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Port Jefferson Station, New York vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Port Jefferson Station, NY vs. Cary, NC

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