Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Dracut, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dracut, Massachusetts is 19.1% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $83,398 in Dracut, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dracut, Massachusetts is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Dracut
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Dracut, MA
Compared to Raleigh, Dracut is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.7% higher