Selma, North Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 94.2% more expensive than Selma, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $97,089 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Selma, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Selma, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Boston
than in Selma, North Carolina
Selma, NC vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Selma, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.2% 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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  394.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  70.7% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.6% higher