Cost of Living Calculator - Cary, North Carolina vs Marin City, California


The cost of living in Marin City, California is 51.1% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $242 in Marin City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marin City, California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Marin City
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs Marin City, CA
Compared to Cary, Marin City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  38.0% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.8% higher

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