Ashland, Massachusetts vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 13.4% cheaper than Ashland, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,313 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Ashland, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% cheaper in Cary
than in Ashland, Massachusetts
Ashland, MA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Ashland, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% lower