Lynden, Washington vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 4.0% cheaper than Lynden, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,020 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynden, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Lynden, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Cary
than in Lynden, Washington
Lynden, WA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Lynden, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.2% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower