Cary, North Carolina vs. Waxhaw, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waxhaw, North Carolina is 5.2% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,588 in Waxhaw, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waxhaw, North Carolina is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% more expensive in Waxhaw
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Waxhaw, NC
Compared to Cary, Waxhaw is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% higher
      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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher