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COLUMBUS vs. CARY
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Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Ohio vs Cary, North Carolina
The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is
31.9%
more expensive
than Columbus, Ohio.
You would need a salary of
$19,792
in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is
more expensive
than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Cary
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs Cary, NC
Compared to Columbus, Cary is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
31.9% higher
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Food
4.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
135.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.5% lower
Commute
4.1% lower
Health
5.9% higher
Taxes
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Personal
6.6% higher
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