High Point, North Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 90.6% more expensive than High Point, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,545 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in High Point, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than High Point, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Boston
than in High Point, North Carolina
High Point, NC vs. Boston, MA
Compared to High Point, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.6% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  372.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  76.9% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.5% higher