Cost of Living Comparison
Boston vs Raleigh
How does the cost of living in Boston, MA stack up against Raleigh, NC?
38%
lower cost of living in Raleigh vs Boston
Median home: $745K → $450K
Boston
MA
vs
Raleigh
NC
162
Overall Index
−62 pts
100
230
Housing
−130 pts
100
115
Groceries
−15 pts
100
115
Utilities
−15 pts
100
120
Transportation
−20 pts
100
Indices relative to Raleigh = 100. Sourced from Numbeo & BestPlaces (2024 public data). Treat as directional estimates.
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Chris Pacilio, REALTOR®
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EXP Realty
Raleigh, NC
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