Cary, North Carolina vs. Herndon, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Herndon, Virginia is 27.3% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $241,795 in Herndon, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Herndon, Virginia is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Herndon
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Herndon, VA
Compared to Cary, Herndon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher