Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest Park, Washington vs Cary, North Carolina


The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 32.1% cheaper than Lake Forest Park, Washington.

You would need a salary of $101,907 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest Park, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Lake Forest Park, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Cary
than in Lake Forest Park, Washington
Lake Forest Park, WA vs Cary, NC
Compared to Lake Forest Park, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.7% higher
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower

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