Lake Stevens, Washington vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 12.4% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,779 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Cary
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Lake Stevens, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.1% higher
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower