Cost of Living Calculator - Cary, North Carolina vs Waterford, California


The cost of living in Waterford, California is 1.3% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $74,014 in Waterford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterford, California is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Waterford
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs Waterford, CA
Compared to Cary, Waterford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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