Plainview, New York vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 31.4% cheaper than Plainview, New York.

You would need a salary of $34,296 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainview, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Plainview, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Cary
than in Plainview, New York
Plainview, NY vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Plainview, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  49.7% lower
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower