Salisbury, North Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 80.0% more expensive than Salisbury, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $135,035 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Salisbury, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Boston
than in Salisbury, North Carolina
Salisbury, NC vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Salisbury, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.0% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  304.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  49.4% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.5% higher

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