Belfast, Maine vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 27.4% more expensive than Belfast, Maine.

You would need a salary of $63,687 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Belfast, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Belfast, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Cary
than in Belfast, Maine
Belfast, ME vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Belfast, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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