Chester, Massachusetts vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 21.9% more expensive than Chester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $121,925 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Chester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Cary
than in Chester, Massachusetts
Chester, MA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Chester, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower