Cary, North Carolina vs. Laguna Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Beach, California is 202.2% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $151,096 in Laguna Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Beach, California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
377% more expensive in Laguna Beach
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Laguna Beach, CA
Compared to Cary, Laguna Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  202.2% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  460.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher