Malvern, Pennsylvania vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 13.0% cheaper than Malvern, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $165,217 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Malvern, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Cary
than in Malvern, Pennsylvania
Malvern, PA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Malvern, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower