Cary, North Carolina vs. Fairmont, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairmont, North Carolina is 39.6% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $30,219 in Fairmont, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairmont, North Carolina is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Fairmont
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Fairmont, NC
Compared to Cary, Fairmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower