Acton, Massachusetts vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 24.1% cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $151,899 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Cary
than in Acton, Massachusetts
Acton, MA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Acton, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% lower