Matthews, North Carolina vs. Lynn, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lynn, Massachusetts is 15.0% more expensive than Matthews, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,502 in Lynn, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Matthews, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lynn, Massachusetts is more expensive than Matthews, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Lynn
than in Matthews, North Carolina
Matthews, NC vs. Lynn, MA
Compared to Matthews, Lynn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher