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


The cost of living in Stanford, California is 288.1% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $194,035 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
364% more expensive in Stanford
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs Stanford, CA
Compared to Cary, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  288.1% 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
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  686.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher

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