Scituate, Massachusetts vs. Oriental, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oriental, North Carolina is 37.0% cheaper than Scituate, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,250 in Oriental, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Scituate, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oriental, North Carolina is cheaper than Scituate, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Oriental
than in Scituate, Massachusetts
Scituate, MA vs. Oriental, NC
Compared to Scituate, Oriental is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  44.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower