Cary, North Carolina vs. La Crescenta-Montrose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crescenta-Montrose, California is 76.9% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $132,697 in La Crescenta-Montrose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Crescenta-Montrose, California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in La Crescenta-Montrose
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. La Crescenta Montrose, CA
Compared to Cary, La Crescenta Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.9% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  85.0% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher