Boston, Massachusetts vs. Surf City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surf City, North Carolina is 22.1% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $116,851 in Surf City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surf City, North Carolina is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
42% cheaper in Surf City
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Surf City, NC
Compared to Boston, Surf City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  25.3% lower
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