Southwick, Massachusetts vs. Smithfield, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Smithfield, North Carolina is 15.6% cheaper than Southwick, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,045 in Smithfield, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Southwick, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smithfield, North Carolina is cheaper than Southwick, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Smithfield
than in Southwick, Massachusetts
Southwick, MA vs. Smithfield, NC
Compared to Southwick, Smithfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher