Cary, North Carolina vs. Shelton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Washington is 14.4% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,807 in Shelton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Washington is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Shelton
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Shelton, WA
Compared to Cary, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% lower
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower