Cary, North Carolina vs. Bettendorf, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bettendorf, Iowa is 22.4% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $100,921 in Bettendorf, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bettendorf, Iowa is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Bettendorf
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Bettendorf, IA
Compared to Cary, Bettendorf is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower