Cost of Living Calculator - College Station, Texas vs Cary, North Carolina


The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 28.8% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $64,407 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Cary
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs Cary, NC
Compared to College Station, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher

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