Sun City, Arizona vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 16.7% more expensive than Sun City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $58,342 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Sun City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Cary
than in Sun City, Arizona
Sun City, AZ vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Sun City, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% higher
      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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower