Springfield, Virginia vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 20.2% cheaper than Springfield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,908 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Springfield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Cary
than in Springfield, Virginia
Springfield, VA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Springfield, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower