Vancouver, Washington vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $497,542 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Cary
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Vancouver, 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)
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.9% higher
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower