Cost of Living Calculator - Burlington, North Carolina vs Cambridge, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 118.8% more expensive than Burlington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $164,074 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Burlington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
367% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Burlington, North Carolina
Burlington, NC vs Cambridge, MA
Compared to Burlington, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.8% 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
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  609.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% higher

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