Boston, Massachusetts vs. Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina is 52.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,789 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Roanoke Rapids
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Roanoke Rapids, NC
Compared to Boston, Roanoke Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.3% 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
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  49.2% lower
  Health
  40.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.7% lower