San Marcos, California vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 26.6% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $58,687 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Cary
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to San Marcos, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower