Queens, New York vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 32.3% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $40,642 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Cary
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Queens, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.8% lower
  Commute
  54.2% lower
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% lower