What is a pro or con of living in Greensboro, North Carolinacompared to Boston, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 64% cheaper in Greensboro.

What salary do I need to live in Greensboro, North Carolina copmared to Boston, Massachusetts?

A salary of $95,000 in Boston, Massachusetts could decrease to $51,216 in Greensboro, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BOSTON vs. GREENSBORO
Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. Greensboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina is 46.1% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,216 in Greensboro, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Greensboro, North Carolina is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Greensboro
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. Greensboro, NC

Compared to Boston, Greensboro is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

76.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

18.2% lower

Commute

42.9% lower

Health

3.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

22.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Greensboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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