Cary, North Carolina vs. Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ardmore, Pennsylvania is 3.1% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,535 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ardmore, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
22% more expensive in Ardmore
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Ardmore, PA
Compared to Cary, Ardmore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher