Montvale, New Jersey vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 24.6% cheaper than Montvale, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $150,794 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Montvale, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Montvale, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Cary
than in Montvale, New Jersey
Montvale, NJ vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Montvale, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower