Boston, Massachusetts vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 25.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $89,179 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Cary
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Boston, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
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  Personal
  23.5% lower
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