Elon, North Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 72.9% more expensive than Elon, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $242,120 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Elon, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Elon, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Boston
than in Elon, North Carolina
Elon, NC vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Elon, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.9% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  86.7% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.9% higher