Staten Island, New York vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 26.4% cheaper than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $110,465 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Staten Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Cary
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, NY vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Staten Island, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% lower
  Commute
  52.8% lower
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower