Boxborough, Massachusetts vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 27.6% cheaper than Boxborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $90,523 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boxborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Boxborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Boxborough, Massachusetts
Boxborough, MA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Boxborough, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% lower