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


The cost of living in Arcadia, California is 81.3% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $90,658 in Arcadia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcadia, California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Arcadia
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs Arcadia, CA
Compared to Cary, Arcadia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.3% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  84.4% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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