Cost of Living Calculator - Cary, North Carolina vs Lake Ridge, Virginia


The cost of living in Lake Ridge, Virginia is 4.9% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,456 in Lake Ridge, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Ridge, Virginia is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% more expensive in Lake Ridge
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs Lake Ridge, VA
Compared to Cary, Lake Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher

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