San Antonio, Texas vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 26.9% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $165,033 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Cary
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Cary, NC
Compared to San Antonio, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher