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CARY vs. BOSTON
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Cary, North Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
34.6%
more expensive
than Cary, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$134,561
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Boston
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Cary, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
34.6% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
7.9% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
62.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
19.8% higher
Commute
52.5% higher
Health
5.4% lower
Taxes
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Personal
30.8% higher
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