What is a pro or con of living in Show Low, Arizonacompared to Cary, Illinois?

Childcare is 55% cheaper in Show Low.

What salary do I need to live in Show Low, Arizona copmared to Cary, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Cary, Illinois could decrease to $47,610 in Show Low, Arizona (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARY vs. SHOW LOW
Cost of Living Comparison

Cary, Illinois vs. Show Low, Arizona

Q: Is it expensive to live in Show Low, Arizona compared to Cary, Illinois?

Overall, Show Low, Arizona is cheaper than Cary, Illinois.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Show Low, Arizona is 4.8% cheaper than Cary, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,610 in Show Low, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Show Low, Arizona is cheaper than Cary, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
55% cheaper in Show Low
than in Cary, Illinois

Cary, IL vs. Show Low, AZ

Compared to Cary, Show Low is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.2% higher

Commute

46.2% lower

Health

37.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Cary, Illinois vs. Show Low, Arizona

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