Ridgefield, Connecticut vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 29.8% cheaper than Ridgefield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $42,144 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Ridgefield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Cary
than in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Ridgefield, CT vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Ridgefield, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower