Cary, North Carolina vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 143.4% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $233,684 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Cary, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.4% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  333.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  60.8% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% higher