Cary, North Carolina vs. Naperville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Naperville, Illinois is 6.8% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $133,553 in Naperville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Naperville, Illinois is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
37% more expensive in Naperville
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Naperville, IL
Compared to Cary, Naperville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  46.9% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher