Fresno, California vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 10.4% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $55,179 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Cary
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Fresno, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower