Boone, North Carolina vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 8.4% more expensive than Boone, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,175 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Boone, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
67% more expensive in Worcester
than in Boone, North Carolina
Boone, NC vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Boone, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  68.0% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher