Moving in Cary can cost anywhere from $120–$29,000,¹ but it all depends on how much stuff you have, where you’re relocating to, and what kind of service you decide to pay for. Moving truck and van rentals are the cheapest option, followed by storage container moving companies. Full-service moving companies cost more, but for many people the higher price tag is well worth the time and energy saved throughout the process.

The average cost of rent in Cary is $2,215,² which is slightly higher than the national average. Cary’s proximity to high-profile universities and tech companies, which attract wealthy residents, is the likely cause of higher rent costs. Despite higher rent and housing prices, the Raleigh-Cary region is still considered an affordable metropolitan area compared to other large cities like New York or Seattle.

Cary is a town in North Carolina most known for its proximity to Raleigh and Research Triangle Park—a hub of over 300 companies with over 60,000 employees.³ Additionally, Cary is home to several beautiful parks, historic landmarks, and the SAS Institute (a major analytic software company). Cary is also known for low crime rates, and in 2022, it was ranked #1 in the country for safety.⁴

Like most cities in the US, the best time to move is usually during the school year. Families prefer to move during the summertime, which can hike up moving prices. Cary is also nearby the Research Triangle, which is home to three major universities—Duke, North Carolina State University, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As many college students move in from out-of-state, moving companies near Cary are usually very busy.