What is a pro or con of living in Watertown Town, Massachusettscompared to Cary, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 14% more expensive in Watertown Town.

What salary do I need to live in Watertown Town, Massachusetts copmared to Cary, North Carolina?

A salary of $98,000 in Cary, North Carolina should increase to $128,861 in Watertown Town, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARY vs. WATERTOWN TOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Cary, North Carolina vs. Watertown Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown Town, Massachusetts is 31.5% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $128,861 in Watertown Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Watertown Town, Massachusetts is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Watertown Town
than in Cary, North Carolina

Cary, NC vs. Watertown Town, MA

Compared to Cary, Watertown Town is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

61.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.0% higher

Commute

14.8% higher

Health

5.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

27.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Cary, North Carolina vs. Watertown Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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