Methuen Town, Massachusetts vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 5.5% cheaper than Methuen Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $121,940 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Methuen Town, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Methuen Town, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
29% cheaper in Cary
than in Methuen Town, Massachusetts
Methuen Town, MA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Methuen Town, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower