Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Medford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Massachusetts is 54.0% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $200,150 in Medford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Medford
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Medford, MA
Compared to Charlotte, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.0% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.5% higher