Cost of Living Calculator - Cary, North Carolina vs Albany, California


The cost of living in Albany, California is 87.5% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $93,728 in Albany, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Albany
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs Albany, CA
Compared to Cary, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.5% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  42.0% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher

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