Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Cary, North Carolina


The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 58.1% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $31,445 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Cary
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Cary, NC
Compared to Santa Monica, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.1% 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)
  78.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  44.2% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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