Tacoma, Washington vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 3.4% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,305 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Cary
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Tacoma, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.8% higher
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower