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AUSTIN vs. CARY
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Austin, Texas vs. Cary, North Carolina
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is
11.9%
cheaper
than Austin, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$704,787
in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is
cheaper
than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Cary
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Austin, Cary is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
11.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
6.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
0.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.6% lower
Commute
21.4% lower
Health
6.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
1.7% lower
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