City Intelligence
Cary, NC
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Cary.
COL Index
114
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,700
Home price
$560,000
Population
170,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Cary.
Affordability
24/100
Weak
24
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
52/100
Moderate
52
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Cary
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $272,500 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $205,200 | 99 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $205,200 | 99 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $199,500 | 97 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $188,100 | 92 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $182,400 | 90 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $182,400 | 90 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $165,300 | 84 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $159,600 | 82 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $159,600 | 82 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Cary has the local purchasing power of approximately $87,700 in a national-average city.