Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 13.9% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $56,943 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Cary
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Waukesha, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower