What is a pro or con of living in Burlington, Massachusettscompared to Columbus, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 125% more expensive in Burlington.

What salary do I need to live in Burlington, Massachusetts copmared to Columbus, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbus, North Carolina should increase to $80,347 in Burlington, 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.

COLUMBUS vs. BURLINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbus, North Carolina vs. Burlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Massachusetts is 60.7% more expensive than Columbus, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,347 in Burlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Burlington
than in Columbus, North Carolina

Columbus, NC vs. Burlington, MA

Compared to Columbus, Burlington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

60.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

165.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.3% higher

Commute

30.7% higher

Health

29.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

26.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbus, North Carolina vs. Burlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbus, NC vs. Burlington, MA

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