Cary, NC

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Avg Salary

$66,102

across all roles

Cost Index

102

Average

Avg Rent

$1,620/mo

1-bed apartment

Affordability

5/10

Low Affordability

How affordable is Cary?

5/10

Low Affordability

Purchasing power score: 1.47× (take-home ÷ living costs)

With a cost of living index of 102 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,281/mo, Cary is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.

Cost of Living Benchmarks

Cost Index

102

US avg = 100

Est. Monthly Rent

$1,620

1-bed, city avg

Avg Disposable

$1,281

after taxes + living costs

Median Salary

$58,031

across all tracked roles

Purchasing Power

1.47×

take-home ÷ costs

Jobs Tracked

791

job titles with data

Highest-Paying Jobs in Cary

By gross annual salary

1.Obstetricians And Gynecologists
$207,890
2.Neurologists
$206,830
3.Radiologists
$205,387
4.Nurse Anesthetists
$201,727
5.Anesthesiologists
$199,491
6.Ophthalmologists
$199,480
7.Orthodontists
$197,457
8.Orthopedic Surgeons
$194,564
9.Pediatricians
$187,180
10.Family Medicine Physicians
$184,891

Best Jobs for Disposable Income

After taxes and living costs

1.Obstetricians And Gynecologists
$9,907/mo
2.Neurologists
$9,842/mo
3.Radiologists
$9,754/mo
4.Nurse Anesthetists
$9,532/mo
5.Anesthesiologists
$9,396/mo
6.Ophthalmologists
$9,395/mo
7.Orthodontists
$9,272/mo
8.Orthopedic Surgeons
$9,096/mo
9.Pediatricians
$8,647/mo
10.Family Medicine Physicians
$8,508/mo

Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Cary

These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.

Electronic Equipment Installers And Repairers

$1/mo left

$45,058/yr gross

Bill And Account Collectors

$9/mo left

$45,193/yr gross

Dental Assistants

$22/mo left

$45,401/yr gross

Outdoor Power Equipment And Other Small Engine Mechanics

$23/mo left

$45,416/yr gross

Rehabilitation Counselors

$32/mo left

$45,559/yr gross

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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.