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CARY vs. SAN JOSE
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Cary, North Carolina vs. San Jose, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Jose, California is
88.6%
more expensive
than Cary, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$754,333
in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is
more expensive
than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in San Jose
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Cary, San Jose is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
88.6% higher
Child Care
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Renter
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Food
10.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
170.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.7% lower
Commute
74.8% higher
Health
13.6% higher
Taxes
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Personal
6.2% higher
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