West Salem, Wisconsin vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 22.8% more expensive than West Salem, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $85,991 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Salem, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than West Salem, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Cary
than in West Salem, Wisconsin
West Salem, WI vs. Cary, NC
Compared to West Salem, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower