Cost of Living Calculator - Cary, Illinois vs Fresno, California


The cost of living in Fresno, California is 1.2% cheaper than Cary, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,379 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Cary, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Fresno
than in Cary, Illinois
Cary, IL vs Fresno, CA
Compared to Cary, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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