Long Beach, California vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 28.3% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $58,755 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Cary
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Long Beach, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower