Cary, North Carolina vs. Jacksonville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jacksonville, Florida is 17.4% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,316 in Jacksonville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jacksonville, Florida is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Jacksonville
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Jacksonville, FL
Compared to Cary, Jacksonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher