Auburn, Massachusetts vs. Waxhaw, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waxhaw, North Carolina is 9.6% more expensive than Auburn, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $136,997 in Waxhaw, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waxhaw, North Carolina is more expensive than Auburn, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Waxhaw
than in Auburn, Massachusetts
Auburn, MA vs. Waxhaw, NC
Compared to Auburn, Waxhaw is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% higher
      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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower