Louisville, Kentucky vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 27.1% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $63,545 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Cary
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Louisville, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher