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


The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 7.8% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $152,120 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Worcester
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs Worcester, MA
Compared to Cary, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% lower
      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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher

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