West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 5.6% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $84,444 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Cary
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Cary, NC
Compared to West Palm Beach, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower