Cary, North Carolina vs. California City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California City, California is 14.2% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $92,653 in California City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California City, California is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in California City
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. California City, CA
Compared to Cary, California City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  40.4% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher