Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 43.9% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $28,051 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Cary
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Brookline, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower