Bellingham, Washington vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 7.5% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,266 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Cary
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Bellingham, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.9% higher
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower