Cary, North Carolina vs. Fountain Hills, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Hills, Arizona is 12.3% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,140 in Fountain Hills, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Hills, Arizona is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Fountain Hills
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Fountain Hills, AZ
Compared to Cary, Fountain Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher