Lake Oswego, Oregon vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 28.0% cheaper than Lake Oswego, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $100,758 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Lake Oswego, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Cary
than in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lake Oswego, OR vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Lake Oswego, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower