Cary, North Carolina vs. Andover, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Andover, Massachusetts is 34.9% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $337,281 in Andover, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Andover, Massachusetts is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Andover
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Andover, MA
Compared to Cary, Andover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher