Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Massachusetts vs West Jefferson, North Carolina


The cost of living in West Jefferson, North Carolina is 35.7% cheaper than Rochester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $64,365 in West Jefferson, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Jefferson, North Carolina is cheaper than Rochester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in West Jefferson
than in Rochester, Massachusetts
Rochester, MA vs West Jefferson, NC
Compared to Rochester, West Jefferson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  38.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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