Oriental, North Carolina vs. Southwick, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southwick, Massachusetts is 2.2% more expensive than Oriental, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,110 in Southwick, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Oriental, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southwick, Massachusetts is more expensive than Oriental, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% more expensive in Southwick
than in Oriental, North Carolina
Oriental, NC vs. Southwick, MA
Compared to Oriental, Southwick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  30.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher