Tulsa, Oklahoma vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 38.3% more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $50,498 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Cary
than in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Tulsa, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower