Burlington, North Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 93.2% more expensive than Burlington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $77,280 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Burlington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Boston
than in Burlington, North Carolina
Burlington, NC vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Burlington, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.2% higher
      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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  429.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  82.8% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.1% higher