Cost of Living Calculator - Sonoma, California vs Cary, North Carolina


The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 32.9% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $50,353 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Cary
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs Cary, NC
Compared to Sonoma, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower

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