Marina, California vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 25.9% cheaper than Marina, California.

You would need a salary of $74,074 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Marina, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Marina, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Cary
than in Marina, California
Marina, CA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Marina, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  34.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower