Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Upton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Upton, Massachusetts is 31.8% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $123,926 in Upton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Upton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Upton
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Upton, MA
Compared to Raleigh, Upton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher