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

Median Home Cost is 138% more expensive in Cary.

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

A salary of $70,000 in Springfield, Massachusetts should increase to $86,645 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.

SPRINGFIELD vs. CARY
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 23.8% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $86,645 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Cary
than in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, MA vs. Cary, NC

Compared to Springfield, Cary is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

123.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.4% lower

Commute

7.5% lower

Health

3.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MA vs. Cary, NC

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