Cary, North Carolina vs. Burlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Massachusetts is 29.8% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $227,193 in Burlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Burlington
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Burlington, MA
Compared to Cary, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.5% higher