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CARY vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Cary, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is
7.9%
cheaper
than Cary, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$69,079
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is
cheaper
than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Cary, Philadelphia is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
7.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
58.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
10.5% higher
Commute
64.2% higher
Health
7.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
13.8% higher
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