Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Carrboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carrboro, North Carolina is 39.0% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $61,040 in Carrboro, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carrboro, North Carolina is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Carrboro
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs. Carrboro, NC
Compared to Arlington, Carrboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower