Cost of Living in Cary, NC
Population: 176,686 | North Carolina
127
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100
Cary is 27% more expensive than the national average.
123
Housing
172
Home Values
98
Regional Price
Income
- Median Household Income
- $129,399
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- +72%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $1,621/mo
- Median Home Value
- $525,200
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $1,744/mo
Everyday Prices in Cary
BLS Average Prices for the Raleigh-Cary, NC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
⛽
$2.97
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.42
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.90
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.01
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
⚡
$0.16
Electricity
per kWh
-16% vs US