2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Neenah, WI vs Cary, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Cary or is it cheaper to live in Neenah?
- Cary is 25.0% more expensive than Neenah.

Which city has more affordable housing, Cary or Neenah?
- Cary housing costs are 39.5% more expensive than Neenah housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Neenah or is Health Care more affordable in Cary.
- Health related expenses are 1.6% more in Cary.
 Neenah, WICary, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock101.9100
 Food & Groceries95.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock96.9100
 Housing67.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$311,900$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock129.0100
 Miscellaneous121.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Neenah    5 Reviews

This Beautiful place to live! People are friendly, the lake is gorgeous and the schools are wonderful! The cost of living is beliw the national average and the entire  More

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Over 15 years ago

First, the "plusses": Neenah has some of the best schools I've seen, with some of the best teachers. They also have great programs for kids with disabilities at little  More

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Well I have lived in neenah my whole life I was born and raised here and I think its the perfect place for that. However now that I am over the age of 18 i believe i  More

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Reviews for Cary    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

nice town, very safe but high taxes.  More

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Over 14 years ago

The Fox River is a nice place to cruise around on the boat and visit all the area bars but after seeing one bar you've seen them all. There is very little artistic  More

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Over 16 years ago

High property taxes is one of the biggest deterrents to wanting to 'retire' almost anywhere in Illinois. Once on a fixed income this would be a huge drain on finite  More

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