Riverwoods, Illinois vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 19.0% cheaper than Riverwoods, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,768 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverwoods, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Riverwoods, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Cary
than in Riverwoods, Illinois
Riverwoods, IL vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Riverwoods, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower