Walnut Creek, California vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 42.4% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $48,989 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Cary
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Walnut Creek, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower