Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Cary, North Carolina


The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 73.7% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $19,755 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Cary
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Cary, NC
Compared to Palo Alto, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.7% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower

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