What is a pro or con of living in Cary, North Carolinacompared to Southbridge Town, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 144% more expensive in Cary.

What salary do I need to live in Cary, North Carolina copmared to Southbridge Town, Massachusetts?

A salary of $98,000 in Southbridge Town, Massachusetts should increase to $117,107 in Cary, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTHBRIDGE TOWN vs. CARY
Cost of Living Comparison

Southbridge Town, Massachusetts vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 19.5% more expensive than Southbridge Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $117,107 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Southbridge Town, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Southbridge Town, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Cary
than in Southbridge Town, Massachusetts

Southbridge Town, MA vs. Cary, NC

Compared to Southbridge Town, Cary is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

87.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.1% lower

Commute

5.9% lower

Health

1.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Southbridge Town, Massachusetts vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Southbridge Town, MA vs. Cary, NC

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