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Cost & Benefits

Cary vs Elon

Simple answer

You'd likely save $342 a month in Cary.

Typical rent is $2,080 in Elon and $1,738 in Cary. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Cary

North Carolina

Typical rent
$1,738
Typical pay
$134,905 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,689
Price index
98.2 (metro)

Elon

North Carolina

Typical rent
$2,080
Typical pay
$84,773 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,348
Price index
93.2 (metro)

Benefits after a move

Cary and Elon are in the same state, so the benefit rules do not change when you move between them.