Seattle, Washington vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 32.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $543,497 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Cary
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Seattle, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.7% higher
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower