Cary, NC Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Cary, North Carolina?
$9,180 / month
for a family, 70.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $110,160 for the year for a family.
$4,800 / month
for a single person, 0.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $57,600 for the year for a single person.

Cary cost of living score
105.8
More expensive
5.8% higher
than the US average
16.3% higher
than the North Carolina average
Cary, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.8% higher than the U.S. average and 16.3% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Cary, NC

Housing costs in Cary?
A typical home costs $574,400, which is 69.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 98.5% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cary costs $1,630 per month, which is 14.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 31.9% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Cary?
To live comfortably in Cary, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $110,160 for a family, and $57,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cary?
In Cary, North Carolina you'll find housing options that fit within budgets of any size - median house prices stand at around $350K while monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment ranges from approximately $850 - 1,100 depending on location or building type chosen. Necessities such as food and utilities have been estimated to remain within American standards while tax rates tend to be some of the lowest throughout North Carolina due to its status as an incorporated town east of Raleigh.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesCaryNorth CarolinaUnited States
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    Unlock$289,300$338,100
  97.5  Unlock100.0
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  110.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Cary is up-and-coming “cool.” The downtown is revitalized and growing. The town takes urban planning very seriously. The home prices have definitely spiked in the last  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in NY, CT, MA, and in Miami FL. Now here in Cary NC for the past 10 years. For what I want and need at this phase of my life, I really like it here! All the  More

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Over 8 years ago

As a Real Estate Agent, I consider Cary the most central location in the Triangle, it basically takes you twenty minutes to get to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough,   More

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