Boston, Massachusetts vs. Mount Airy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Airy, North Carolina is 51.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,718 in Mount Airy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Airy, North Carolina is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Mount Airy
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Mount Airy, NC
Compared to Boston, Mount Airy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  50.6% lower
  Health
  28.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.3% lower