Townsend, Massachusetts vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 3.0% cheaper than Townsend, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $92,170 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Townsend, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Townsend, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% cheaper in Cary
than in Townsend, Massachusetts
Townsend, MA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Townsend, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower