Tarpon Springs, Florida vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 9.6% more expensive than Tarpon Springs, Florida.

You would need a salary of $65,769 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Tarpon Springs, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Cary
than in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Tarpon Springs, FL vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Tarpon Springs, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower