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Cost of Living Calculator - Cary, North Carolina vs Boston, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 34.6% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $538,217 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
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  34.6% higher
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  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  52.5% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
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  Personal
  30.8% higher
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