Stow, Massachusetts vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 20.4% cheaper than Stow, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,804 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Stow, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Stow, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Cary
than in Stow, Massachusetts
Stow, MA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Stow, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% lower