Cary, North Carolina vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 30.8% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,679 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Waco
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Cary, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower