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CARY vs. RICHMOND
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Cary, North Carolina vs. Richmond, Virginia
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is
15.7%
cheaper
than Cary, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$168,576
in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is
cheaper
than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Richmond
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Cary, Richmond is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
15.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
42.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.4% higher
Commute
3.4% lower
Health
4.6% higher
Taxes
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Personal
6.8% higher
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