Davidson, North Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 31.3% more expensive than Davidson, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $144,469 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Davidson, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Davidson, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Boston
than in Davidson, North Carolina
Davidson, NC vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Davidson, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  37.9% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.6% higher