Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 44.3% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $72,152 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
323% more expensive in Cary
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Scranton, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  432.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower