Odessa, Texas vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 35.4% more expensive than Odessa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $84,620 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Odessa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Odessa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Cary
than in Odessa, Texas
Odessa, TX vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Odessa, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% higher
      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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher