Providence, Rhode Island vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 5.5% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $1,054,579 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Cary
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Providence, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% lower

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