Fairfax, Virginia vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 23.1% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,692 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Cary
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Fairfax, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower