Poway, California vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 34.8% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $162,950 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Cary
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Poway, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower