What is a pro or con of living in Cary, North Carolinacompared to Columbia, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 113% more expensive in Cary.

What salary do I need to live in Cary, North Carolina copmared to Columbia, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbia, Missouri should increase to $63,474 in Cary, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBIA vs. CARY
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, Missouri vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 26.9% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $63,474 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Cary
than in Columbia, Missouri

Columbia, MO vs. Cary, NC

Compared to Columbia, Cary is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

103.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% higher

Commute

17.1% higher

Health

24.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbia, Missouri vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, MO vs. Cary, NC

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