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

Median Home Cost is 76% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Seven Lakes, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Seven Lakes, North Carolina should increase to $78,186 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.

SEVEN LAKES vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Seven Lakes, North Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 56.4% more expensive than Seven Lakes, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,186 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Seven Lakes, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Boston
than in Seven Lakes, North Carolina

Seven Lakes, NC vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Seven Lakes, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

56.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

246.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.9% higher

Commute

82.8% higher

Health

16.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

27.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Seven Lakes, North Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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