Ashburn, Virginia vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 24.1% cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $199,747 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Cary
than in Ashburn, Virginia
Ashburn, VA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Ashburn, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower