What is a pro or con of living in Cary, North Carolinacompared to Oak Grove, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 228% more expensive in Cary.

What salary do I need to live in Cary, North Carolina copmared to Oak Grove, Kentucky?

A salary of $50,000 in Oak Grove, Kentucky should increase to $74,705 in Cary, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OAK GROVE vs. CARY
Cost of Living Comparison

Oak Grove, Kentucky vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 49.4% more expensive than Oak Grove, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $74,705 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Grove, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Oak Grove, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
228% more expensive in Cary
than in Oak Grove, Kentucky

Oak Grove, KY vs. Cary, NC

Compared to Oak Grove, Cary is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

49.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

250.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% lower

Commute

2.6% higher

Health

6.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Oak Grove, Kentucky vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Oak Grove, KY vs. Cary, NC

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