South Riding, Virginia vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 24.1% cheaper than South Riding, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $117,643 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in South Riding, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than South Riding, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Cary
than in South Riding, Virginia
South Riding, VA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to South Riding, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower