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

Median Home Cost is 276% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Rocky Mount, North Carolina?

A salary of $150,000 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina should increase to $304,365 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.

ROCKY MOUNT vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Rocky Mount, North Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 102.9% more expensive than Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $304,365 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
276% more expensive in Boston
than in Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Rocky Mount, NC vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Rocky Mount, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

102.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

559.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.1% higher

Commute

78.3% higher

Health

14.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

32.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Rocky Mount, North Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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