Hopkinton, Massachusetts vs. Matthews, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Matthews, North Carolina is 30.3% cheaper than Hopkinton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,838 in Matthews, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Matthews, North Carolina is cheaper than Hopkinton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Matthews
than in Hopkinton, Massachusetts
Hopkinton, MA vs. Matthews, NC
Compared to Hopkinton, Matthews is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% lower