Santa Clarita, California vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 22.7% cheaper than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $38,644 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Cary
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Santa Clarita, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower