Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Cary, North Carolina


The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 7.7% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $45,231 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
36% cheaper in Cary
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Cary, NC
Compared to Palm Desert, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower

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