Cary, North Carolina vs. Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bedford, Massachusetts is 41.5% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $282,982 in Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Bedford
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Bedford, MA
Compared to Cary, Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.7% higher