Swansboro, North Carolina vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 23.4% more expensive than Swansboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,364 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Swansboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Swansboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Cary
than in Swansboro, North Carolina
Swansboro, NC vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Swansboro, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower