Cary, North Carolina vs. Urbana, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbana, Illinois is 31.8% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $34,079 in Urbana, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbana, Illinois is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Urbana
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Urbana, IL
Compared to Cary, Urbana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower