Belmont, North Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 56.5% more expensive than Belmont, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,265 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Belmont, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Belmont, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Boston
than in Belmont, North Carolina
Belmont, NC vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Belmont, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.5% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  52.7% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.2% higher