Cary, North Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 10.2% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $116,772 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Cary, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% lower
      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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower