Spokane, Washington vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 15.6% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $115,619 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Cary
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Spokane, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher