What is a pro or con of living in Northbrook, Illinoiscompared to Cary, North Carolina?

HousingRent is 52% more expensive in Northbrook.

What salary do I need to live in Northbrook, Illinois copmared to Cary, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Cary, North Carolina should increase to $58,640 in Northbrook, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARY vs. NORTHBROOK
Cost of Living Comparison

Cary, North Carolina vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 17.3% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,640 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
52% more expensive in Northbrook
than in Cary, North Carolina

Cary, NC vs. Northbrook, IL

Compared to Cary, Northbrook is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

21.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.6% lower

Commute

49.7% higher

Health

7.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Cary, North Carolina vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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