Cary, North Carolina vs. Lake Zurich, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Zurich, Illinois is 5.0% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $47,500 in Lake Zurich, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Zurich, Illinois is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Lake Zurich
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Lake Zurich, IL
Compared to Cary, Lake Zurich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher