Gloucester, Massachusetts vs. Locust, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Locust, North Carolina is 26.2% cheaper than Gloucester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,925 in Locust, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Locust, North Carolina is cheaper than Gloucester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Locust
than in Gloucester, Massachusetts
Gloucester, MA vs. Locust, NC
Compared to Gloucester, Locust is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% lower
      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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower