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 | $271,090 | 100 | 80 |
| PMO Director | $173,960 | 87 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $173,960 | 87 | 80 |
| Senior Program Manager | $173,960 | 87 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $131,920 | 72 | 60 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $163,520 | 83 | 80 |
| Sales Manager | $163,520 | 83 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $132,770 | 72 | 92 |
| Data Scientist | $120,710 | 68 | 92 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $102,260 | 61 | 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.