Cary, North Carolina vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 47.9% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $88,737 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in New York
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. New York, NY
Compared to Cary, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.4% higher
  Commute
  109.6% higher
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% higher