Olympia, Washington vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 1.9% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,938 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Cary
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Olympia, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower