Emerald Isle, North Carolina vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 6.8% cheaper than Emerald Isle, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,607 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Emerald Isle, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Emerald Isle, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Cary
than in Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Emerald Isle, NC vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Emerald Isle, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% lower
      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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower