Decatur, Alabama vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 41.8% more expensive than Decatur, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $70,896 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Decatur, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Cary
than in Decatur, Alabama
Decatur, AL vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Decatur, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher