Arapahoe, North Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 90.8% more expensive than Arapahoe, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $95,398 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Arapahoe, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Arapahoe, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
308% more expensive in Boston
than in Arapahoe, North Carolina
Arapahoe, NC vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Arapahoe, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.8% higher
      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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  453.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  70.1% higher
  Health
  31.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.8% higher