What is a pro or con of living in Springfield, Massachusettscompared to Cary, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 58% cheaper in Springfield.

What salary do I need to live in Springfield, Massachusetts copmared to Cary, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Cary, North Carolina could decrease to $40,395 in Springfield, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARY vs. SPRINGFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Cary, North Carolina vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 19.2% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,395 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Springfield
than in Cary, North Carolina

Cary, NC vs. Springfield, MA

Compared to Cary, Springfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

55.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.5% higher

Commute

8.1% higher

Health

3.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Cary, North Carolina vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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