What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Mooresville, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 43% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Mooresville, North Carolina?

A salary of $68,000 in Mooresville, North Carolina should increase to $97,397 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MOORESVILLE vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Mooresville, North Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 43.2% more expensive than Mooresville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $97,397 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Mooresville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Boston
than in Mooresville, North Carolina

Mooresville, NC vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Mooresville, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

124.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

19.2% higher

Commute

36.4% higher

Health

21.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

26.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Mooresville, North Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mooresville, NC vs. Boston, MA

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