Raleigh, United States
+5% vs Raleigh avgCary is a moderately-priced area within Raleigh, with a cost of living index of 61.5 — that is +5% compared to the Raleigh average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #12 out of 30 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $1,522/month, compared to a range of $986 in Zebulon to $1,812 in Chapel Hill.
For a typical resident of Cary, housing takes up roughly 47% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately $60,900 before tax.
Salaries in Cary reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 61.5:
After tax and deductions of 23.6% in United States, take-home pay for someone earning $60,900 would be roughly $46,528/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $46,125 salary in Cary, Raleigh (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Cary would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $46,125 |
| London | GBP | £39,694 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 230,800 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill | 73.2 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Glenwood South | 71.5 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Downtown Raleigh | 70.3 | 1.20x | +20% |
| North Hills | 69.1 | 1.18x | +18% |
| ITB (Inside the Beltline) | 69.1 | 1.18x | +18% |
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Cary is near the city average for Raleigh. Costs are about +5% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in Cary is above the Raleigh average. With a multiplier of 1.05x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +5% compared to the city baseline.