What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Elizabeth City, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 197% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Elizabeth City, North Carolina?

A salary of $76,500 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina should increase to $139,206 in Boston, 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.

ELIZABETH CITY vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Elizabeth City, North Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 82.0% more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $139,206 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Boston
than in Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, NC vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Elizabeth City, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

82.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

255.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.8% higher

Commute

70.9% higher

Health

30.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

33.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Elizabeth City, North Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Elizabeth City, NC vs. Boston, MA

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