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Cary, NC vs Saratoga Springs, UT

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Is it cheaper to live in Saratoga Springs or is it cheaper to live in Cary?
- Saratoga Springs is 10.8% more expensive than Cary.

Which city has more affordable housing, Saratoga Springs or Cary?
- Saratoga Springs housing costs are 16.2% more expensive than Cary housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Cary or is Health Care more affordable in Saratoga Springs.
- Health related expenses are 7.3% more in Saratoga Springs.
 Cary, NCSaratoga Springs, UTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock117.2100
 Food & Groceries103.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.7100
 Housing157.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$546,100$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock104.6100
 Miscellaneous110.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Cary    63 Reviews

Cary is up-and-coming “cool.” The downtown is revitalized and growing. The town takes urban planning very seriously. The home prices have definitely spiked in the last  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in NY, CT, MA, and in Miami FL. Now here in Cary NC for the past 10 years. For what I want and need at this phase of my life, I really like it here! All the  More

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Over 8 years ago

As a Real Estate Agent, I consider Cary the most central location in the Triangle, it basically takes you twenty minutes to get to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough,   More

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Reviews for Saratoga Springs    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

We've lived in Saratoga Springs for over 13 years and it's a good place to live. The GOOD: Crime is low and most people are very friendly. Great weather if you  More

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New to this sight . I did post a previous posting but not quite sure I did it in the right place . Sorry for the repeat . We are thinking about moving to Saratoga  More

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Saratoga springs has got a lot of good qualities. It is beautiful and quiet. The climate is pretty good; there is a nice amount of snow during winter(not too  More

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