Cary, North Carolina vs. Sammamish, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sammamish, Washington is 84.9% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $92,456 in Sammamish, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sammamish, Washington is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Sammamish
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Sammamish, WA
Compared to Cary, Sammamish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.9% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% lower
  Commute
  66.2% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher